DIY Mother’s Day Hand Mirror from Polymer Clay
Recently, I’ve been fascinated by crafting with polymer clay, so I decided to whip up a quick Mother’s Day gift idea: a hand mirror!
I know these days, everyone uses their phone or a makeup compact as a mirror, but having something little like this mirror is a sweet gift and useful. Even if Mom only props it up on her computer monitor or it lives at the bottom of her purse, it will always be a cute reminder of the giver.
Supplies needed to make a Mother’s Day Hand Mirror:
- Palm-sized mirrors (I bought these mirrors for a past craft, and now that I have 100 of them, I’m thinking up various ways to use them)
- polymer clay for kids
- decorative faux flowers
Directions to make Mother’s Day Hand Mirror:
The instructions are straightforward in terms of working with polymer clay.
- Knead the polymer clay until it is soft, pliable, and doesn’t break when bent.
- Roll out into a 1/4-inch pancake shape in any variation of color and form you like.
- Now, place your mirror on top of your “pancake.”
- Make a light impression with the mirror, but don’t leave it there. These acrylic mirrors cannot be baked.
- Remove the mirror. Trim the polymer clay “pancake” to size, and smooth any rough edges.
- Bake following the directions of your polymer clay. (Ventilate very well while baking).
Here are some more samples of the clay smushed together. I had visions of creating slices of flowers, but in the end, a marbled look was easier and better.
After your mirror bases are baked and cooled, attach the mirrors (mine are self-adhesive, but glue will work, too) and add a decorative faux flower with hot glue for an extra detail.
So easy, right?!
Wrap and gift! (These would also make great stocking stuffers if you want a head start on the holidays.)
Happy Mother’s Day!
