Basic Polymer Clay Santa Heads 5 Ways

[@panacheluxury4262]

I have been searching for fresh ideas for Christmas and this was perfect. Thank you for sharing your talent for making these adorable Santas!

[@dmmomma]

A GARLIC PRESS! GENIUS!! That is Master Craftsman level stuff there. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@jerischopp9167]

I Love These Ornaments ! As someone who has made salt dough ornaments for over 35 years, I have learned a great deal from you ! The #1 lesson ? Blush before you bake !

[@irenedhakde4692]

Just made them. The family absolutely loves them. It takes some time, especially the first time, but then they are really easy make! Wonderful tutorial, and the result is stunning!!!

[@reeritz1280]

WoW..TY for this great tutorial AWESOME! So fun to watch! A great sculpturing hobby. Forget pottery, everybody tries that, but Santas, how joyful!🎅👍UR like Mrs Santa!

[@bettyannewicker387]

Thank you for your expertise in making the Santa’s.

[@bettyannewicker387]

I really enjoyed watching you making the Santa’s. You made it look so easy. I’m a beginner clay maker

[@josiewebber3241]

I found that so relaxing to watch and listen to. 😊 I’m going to give it a try. Thank you 🙏

[@annadiogo9754]

I just started watching your tutorials. I love listening to you.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Oh thank you! I am glad you are here!

[@Simply_claying2]

I'm a beginner with clay. I am a regular painter but clay is my new favorite thing to do and you were the first and only one I will watch because you make it so easy because you don't go fast and you also explain what and how you're doing it! This is my project for our Christmas tree this year and I absolutely love them!! I also love what you said about if you plan on doing a lot of them, do them in some sort of order so you don't have to wash your hands in between colors!! I love that because I catch myself washing my hands so much but since I'm doing a lot that will be fun! God bless you for your beautiful work! Loving your clay time in Tennessee 😊✌️

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Susy!!!! You have made my day!

[@barbaraness4507]

These are so cute! You are very good at instructing and have a very calming voice which is good, especially for teaching beginners.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you so much! Some young family members here may not agree about the voice....LOL

[@mickeydavenport418]

Oh my! I am brand new at clay working! This is a wonderful video! I learned so much! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Just made nine! Love them! I only did one type.

[@bethprice4179]

Garlic press beard was definitely my favorite followed by the one where you used the knitting needle to makes lines

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

These are perfectly gorgeous and you have so many great suggestions and techniques. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and talents! I’m thinking small crystal eyes will take them over the top!

[@KimberlyCreates]

So nice to see your tool choices! Thank you... these are gorgeous!! Also, great tip on working on the sized paper!

[@guardian3592]

This is my first time watching you. I have done a variety of crafts and floral designs over the years but I have never done ornaments using clay or dough. After watching you create your adorable Santa's I am anxious to try the Polymer Clay. I am also going to explore your other tutorials to see what you may have for other holidays and seasons. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! I know you will like working with the clay.

[@rebeccatatum4574]

Love the Santa ornaments. You make that look so easy.

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

These are sooo adorable! I've never sculpted with polymer clay (I make jewelry), but watching you has inspired me to give it a try. Thanks so much! Let the Merry-Making begin!!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! Be careful, it can be addictive...LOL

[@desireeperham7093]

I make jewellery, and then I found polymer clay. The possibilities are endless. 💜

[@shellybeals2806]

These Santa heads are wonderful. I love the garlic press idea so much better then the clay extruder when making a beards and grass and mustaches, you are a cleaver lady that is for sure. Your tutorials are wonderful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for sharing 💗💗💗

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoy them.

[@terrimerrill3553]

Thank you so much for this. I'm new at polymer clay and have learned so much from your videos, not just this one. I've watched several of your videos and combined some aspects from others you made. I think I did pretty good. Thank you and happy holiday!

[@SherieRodrigues]

So cute, thank you for sharing your art. ❤❤❤❤❤ you are very creative my dear😊

[@danasoul1]

i have progressive MS and i truly enjoy ur videos especially cuz i can do these well similar a version of them its like therapy for my hands ty ty

[@otellahobson7341]

I'm glad i came across your tutorial.Thank you ❤

[@tammybringle9586]

Yu make it look easy. Beautiful work

[@wendyzilli9735]

Love these!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@melblacke5726]

Those are darling and look relatively easy to execute.

[@barbaratumlinson7445]

To cute and so well demonstrated . Thank you.

[@colleenpedder5715]

These are just lovely, my favourite us the one with lots of white spots on his hat

[@kristihutter7499]

These are so cute! You make it look so easy, thank you for posting these...

[@nsmith6345]

Love, love, love these ornaments especially the one where you used a garlic press for the beard. Will have to get some flesh toned clay (have red, white & green) and give them a try - good chance to use that garlic press that has been sitting in my drawer for ages.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@tammyandkiki]

You’re an amazing artist AND teacher! Thank you for sharing 💕

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

You are so welcome!

[@kristibbradshaw]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents.

[@MHarenArt]

These are brilliant!!! I must try some, and I have to say I love the way the Sculpey III looks to work with. Thank you!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

It is easy on my hands and as long as you don't make thin pieces, it will be strong enough.

[@gatewaypresentations]

So incredible! You are so talented!!!

[@rhondablanchard8840]

These are so cute. I like the one best where you used the garlic presses for the beard.

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

What a wonderful artist and teacher you are!!!!!!!!!! I just found and love you so I subbed and rang the bell!! Your instruction is spot on easy to follow and your voice is calming and assuring!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your time and your gift!!!!!!! I am going to start making ornaments with my children and grand children next weekend!!!!!! I can hardly wait to help them make little creations following your instruction!!!!!!!! Much Love, hugs and prayers and Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you so much! I have many easy ornaments for children to make.

[@leeannercolono1077]

You are AWESOME and Calming to learn from .This should be a full time paying job ..

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Leanne! Making the videos is so much easier than making thousands of ornaments every year...:LOL.

[@13RainD]

Your voice is sooo soft! ❤ Thank you for this tutorial! Very helpful!😊 🎅

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@ceciletou4957]

Wow nice I love the Santa heads.Thank you for this video.😃

[@helenfairclough5204]

I loved this tutorial and I’m all prepared to start my Christmas making ready for next year! Thank you 😊

[@kelleynoiseux537]

These Santa's are simply Beautiful. Cute and adorable as can be. Thank you Soo much for sharing. Kelley

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Kelley!

[@thewitchhut63]

Simply amazing!!! I loved watching this video with no fast-forwarding at all, lolol!! The Scandinavian one is my favorite. This was awesome...off to subscribe!!

[@junebug3807]

Very cute!! Great job 😊

[@sarajhodges3357]

Thank you for your tutorial. You have a nice manner of teaching and I feel confident that I could give it a try

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

You can do it! Let me know how it works out.

[@sarajhodges3357]

@@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria thank you...a question, could you suggest a beginner book about polymer clay?

[@marcymcgregor4353]

I loved your tutorial!! So easy! I made a ton of ornaments for my family, thank you so much ♡

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

You are welcome! I know they will always cherish them!

[@michelenemechek7942]

Great video ! Great techniques !!!!

[@carolcollins4673]

I really enjoyed it I'm going to try they look great

[@maryannejosephjoseph5607]

I love ❤️ your work and the way you do it .I will try doing this .

[@barbarabergeron8351]

These are so beautiful 🥰🤶🎅

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! 🤗

[@PENFOLD1962]

Absolutely brilliant, I'll definitely give them a go. Have you made a Santa wearing his Green COVID mask?

[@sarahcochcroft323]

Love your Santa’s so adorable!

[@eveny119]

Very nice. My favorite I think is the garlic press beard guy ,2 cd would be the country Santa but I wish you stuck a branch in his hat or a birds nest or something woodsy.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

That is a great idea! But remember, these are basic Santa heads so you can adorn them as you please.

[@AARONCOHICK]

These are Amazing! I love these! Cant wait To try these!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@jbuggy1957]

Thank you! That’s a great tutorial❤️

[@georginabuziak5110]

LOVE all of these..........so adorable!!!!

[@staceyengstrom2012]

Great video! Did you add the eyes using paint or clay? Same with dots on hats. Can't wait to try creating some items now that I'm retired. yay!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I love your Santa and your video ! Merry Christmas ! Thank you for sharing and inspiring me !

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@barbaraness4507]

These are the cutest Santa heads! I

[@sandieyule1644]

Hi I am new to your channel! You certainly make this look easy. I’ve decided after watching you for a while you must have done awesome playing with Play-Doh as a kid. I may give this a try they are absolutely adorable. Have a great day

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

I actually never played with Play Doh as a child. I am 70 and I don't know if it was around back then. Thank you...give it a try. It really is easy!

[@carolynrupard2699]

Thank you! I love how you do your tutorials!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Carolyn!

[@CabalenTV]

Thank you for all of these ideas. I had fun watching

[@tyrob5627]

You did an excellent job teaching can't wait to try it

[@carmendelong6538]

Did you have trouble baking the with the paper clip being plastic coated?..love these and just ordered my clay to try

[@andhayrew]

I love the tutorial! In which video do you show how to antique these?

[@johanneberube6682]

They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing 💖🌹

[@SashasRevenge]

I’m going to love this channel, I’m going to love your channel. Thank you for sharing you knowledge.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@countryannescreations1005]

Come join the facebook group :) facebook.com/groups/537720943538977/

[@worthy1959]

It was fascinating to see you work. Amazing! I was doing Santa faces.... But every time I tried to stick a magnet the shape changed or the belt in the cap got swished. I would love to see if you could show us how to put a magnet please.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

I glue my magnets on after the pieces are baked. Hope that helps. Don't use a glue gun. Use a super glue.

[@debbiezizzamia8553]

Thank you! Love your videos

[@evanestrick322]

Beautiful you make it look so easy

[@danisewerner4047]

You are very talented and thank you for inspiring me!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@criskoby9867]

Love them,thankyou for this tutorial!

[@11terr]

these are gorgeous.. love them thanks for the video...

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Terri!

[@KimT-kr8me]

I love these! So adorable! I went right out and got some clay and made 4 today. I’m a beginner and don’t think I used enough clay for the hats because the paper clip hooks aren’t working so well. I will use more next time. I do have one question. When do you add the eyes? Do you paint them on after they come out of the oven? Thanks for such a great tutorial!

[@theresastoltenberg5412]

So adorable, love them

[@jeannepaglio5582]

I enjoyed this so much. Thank you❣

[@deeferry6520]

I haven't worked with polymer clay, i used to use salt dough, think I'll give this a go. Thank you x

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

When I first started in the 1970's, I used the salt dough but switched to polymer clay in the early eighties . It is a little more expensive but so much nicer to use. All of my designs can also be made using the salt dough if that is what you prefer.

[@winniepeg9869]

Can the clay be cured in my air fryer as opposed to the regular oven? I’ve never used polymer clay before but after watching your videos I feel I must!

[@sylviasmith6971]

Thanks! Had fun making these. I’d send a photo, but I don’t know how to do that via KZbin.

[@Lizs1231]

Adorable I’m so glad I found you! A beginner ❤️

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Very happy to have you in the polymer clay community!

[@countryannescreations1005]

@@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria Come join the facebook group :) facebook.com/groups/537720943538977/

[@loubolton9175]

Hello I pray you had a good christmas and happy new year! i truly truly love watching you make such beautiful works of art!! i have just started getting into crafts again that i love so much.. i wish i had the money to buy some of your pieces thay are truly stunning and so much detail that goes into each one!!! love watching you hope you are doing good and if you get around to it and abel will you make an christmas angel with red birds , white dove? sending you much love and good health your way... Love from middlesboro ky Lou Ann P.s if you have any pointers please send them to me i wold cherish any you can share xoxoxo

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

I will add the angel to my list of ornaments to make

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

I wonder if I have an old Christmas ornament that you made or if someone made one in this style? I found it at a thrift store in my city, and it's my all time favorite ornament. It has gold stars on it and what looks like white mushrooms on the hat.

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Yup, it has fingerprints also. I am from Georgia :)

[@TariHuffaker]

so cute ...thanks for all the great tips.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you Tari!

[@summermotley8975]

These are so creative! New subscriber!

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you and welcome, Summer!

[@magsoneill1429]

I really enjoyed this video and I cannot wait to try and make them Thank you

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! I know you will do a great job!

[@countryannescreations1005]

These are adorable :) thank you so much :)

[@maggiehughes4283]

When putting paper clip pins into clay, I notice you are not damaging the clay model with your fingers. Have you baked the clay, or is your clay maybe kept cold.

[@SashasRevenge]

These Santa’s are soo adorable and you are a great instructor. I like to use the real blush as well and also the paper clip idea is the best. ❤️🎄

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@dianepatton3829]

I love your tutorials, but I see nothing recent. Are you not doing them anymore?

[@michellepeters6532]

How do you do the eyes? Do you paint them on after? Or do you still use clay? These are amazing! Ty for the tutorial. And I just subscribed. 😁😁

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

I paint the eyes on after they are baked. Thank you!

[@silencexikilly0u]

Hello! I'm new to working with clay and your videos are really helpful! Thank you for sharing :)

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you for watching! If you ever have a question, just ask.

[@DekoideenLand]

These are adorable, thanks for sharing (-: Greetings from the Netherlands

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you! Welcome to Simply Ornaments! I love to see new people from around the world. By the way, I was born in a small village near Frankfurt, Germany......a long time ago!

[@emiemi-l3f]

どれも、とってもかわいいです。かわいいオーナメント作りに参考になりました。

[@rebeccadiercks9969]

I feel like I learned a lot!

[@lyndal3899]

I absolutely loved this..

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@Judten1]

How did you do the eyes??? Love your work. Thank you

[@Judten1]

I see answer on the eyes. Did you paint them on before or after baking? Does it matter? Thank You

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

I usually paint on the eyes with acrylic paint after baking. Sometimes I use clay to make the eyes. Seed beads can also be used for the eyes but I rarely do that.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

Those are so adorable

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@tofujelly1511]

Thank you!! Ive tried making my santa multiple times but it looks sooooo 'not santa' 😢

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Oh, so lovely & cheerful❣️👍Have a Merry Christmas.

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You're most welcome.

[@tma4444]

I just stumbled upon your channel. These are so cute! When did you add the eyes??

[@SimplyOrnamentsbyMaria]

Thank you and welcome. I always paint on the eyes after baking. I use acrylic paints which are inexpensive.

[@alanalendvay6131]

Can these be made with air dry clay?