When I discovered that you could buy good quality cufflink backs at the jewelry supply store I was suddenly anxious to find things to glue to them. For Valentine's Day I've created a super personal heart shape. I say super personal because it's embedded with finger prints from molding the clay - and that's how I like it. It has a really charming hand formed quality and becomes even more special if your kids make the hearts.
You'll need
Oven bake clay
Cufflink backs
Hot glue + gun
Step 1 :: Break off a small piece of clay and form two hearts measuring between 1/2 - 1 inch tall.
Step 2 :: Place clay on a cookie sheet and bake per package instructions. Let cool.
Step 3 :: Using the 'high' setting on the hot glue gun adhere the cooled heart to the cufflink back. Let set.
Kid's help advice :: From 3 years old and up, you can give them the correct amount of clay and let them form the heart. Don't let kids younger than about 8 help with the glue gun. The 'high' setting on most glue guns can burn the skin. Be careful!
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