Looking for a cute and easy gift idea for the bookworm in your life? Look no further, because these little book cover charms are just the most adorable thing in the universe.
Everyone loves a gift that’s meaningful and budget-friendly, and that’s exactly what this Harry Potter Book Cover Charms Set is…
Made using a template and Polymer clay, these little charms can be used as ornaments, gift tags, or even wine charms for a literary party (I’m talking to you, book clubbers!).
I’ve attached the template I created to make these Harry Potter books, but you could make charms with any book covers you’d like! How cute would these look hanging from a Christmas tree or birthday gift? I’m just in love with them!
I used regular printer paper to create these little charms, but if you can print on stiffer paper or cardstock, that might work better. The printer paper was a bit flimsy and didn’t really stick to the clay, but that’s nothing a little Mod Podge can’t fix! I’m gonna try cardstock next time and see if that works any better.
I literally can’t wait to create more of these little book charms! I might even make a garland that I can hang around my bookshelves or around my Christmas tree next year!
OK, I need to simmer down…
Harry Potter Book Cover Charms
Materials:
- Harry Potter book cover template
- Scissors
- Polymer clay, in color of your choice
- Clay rolling pin
- Craft knife
- Mod Podge glue
- Brush
- Quick-Dry tacky glue
- Baker’s twine
Instructions:
- Print out your book covers on thick paper or cardstock, if you can. Regular paper will work, but the stiffer paper will work better. Cut out your book covers.
- Roll out your clay to about 1/4 in. thickness. Place your book covers on the clay and, using your clay roller, gently press the covers into the clay. It won’t be a secure stick, but the paper will stick better as the charms bake. Using the craft knife, cut out the covers.
- Using the leftover clay, create seven little discs, about the size of your pinky nail. These will help secure the string to the back of the charm.
- Bake your covers and discs following package instructions. Watch your clay, though. It may bake a lot faster than you think!
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Once cool, use a brush to add a thin layer of Mod Podge to the top of each book cover. This will give your books a nice shine and will also help secure the paper to the clay. Let dry.
- Turn your covers over and add a small amount of tacky glue to the back. Cut a piece of baker’s twine, about 3 – 4 in. long. Fold in half. Place two ends in glue, making sure loop rises above your charm. Secure twine with small clay disc. Let dry completely.
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