Valentine’s Hearts DIY

I wanted to make some copper hearts for a Valentine’s hearts DIY. It was so much fun that I ended up making three different types!

I made Valentine’s hearts from air-dried clay and mixed them with copper leaf. I cut them out with heart-shaped cookie cutters, and they look fantastic. Next, I made larger hearts and formed them on a bowl to create small dishes. Lastly, I used copper wire and made heart shapes with pliers. Will you make one or all of these fantastic DIYs?

Clay Valentine’s Hearts with Copper Foil

These handmade hearts are easy to make and can be styled in many ways.

I love projects that utilize air-dry clay and copper leaf, so I combined them for this DIY.

Below, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating these beautiful Valentine’s hearts that are sure to become one of your favorite Valentine’s Day decor items. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

• White Air Dry Clay
• Copper Metal Foil Leaf
• Heart-shaped cookie cutters
• Maple rolling pin, 1/4 ” thick
• Clay Glaze

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• one – Soften the clay in your hands, then roll it into a ball on top of a sheet of copper foil. Mix the clay and add more foil. Once combined, roll out the clay to 1/4″.
• two – Cut out the hearts using cookie cutters.
• three – If you want some to have more copper on top, lightly mist the top of the heart with water, then place a sheet of foil on top. Cut around the sides. Don’t worry if the foil pulls a bit; it looks better that way.

• four – Place the cut-out hearts on a wire cookie rack to dry. They need to be able to dry underneath, so a cookie rack is important.
• five – If you look closely, you can see the different ways the copper mixed into the clay.
• six – Let dry overnight. Brush with a clear coat of Clay Glaze protective gloss finish.

Watch the Video

Here is a video to share how easy it is to make the copper clay project.

Clay Copper Valentine’s Heart Dishes

These clay-copper Valentine’s heart dishes are the perfect blend of rustic charm and romantic sentiment.

These small heart-shaped dishes are so easy to make, and you will find so many ways to use them. They also make a darling gift. Below are the simple steps to make your own clay copper Valentine’s heart dishes.

• one – Using at least a four-inch heart, cut it out of the clay mixed with copper foil.
• two – Place on top of a rounded jar to form the heart in the shape of a small dish.
• three – Flip the dish over to make sure it is centered. After it has dried for a few hours, slip the heart off the dish and let it dry overnight.

Valentine’s Hearts Made with Copper Wire

These hearts are not only beautiful but also symbolize the love that went into making them.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, you’ll be able to create these easy Valentine’s Day copper wire hearts, using simple tools and materials.

Materials Needed

• copper wire 18 gauge
• wire cutters
• needle nose pliers

• one – cut strips of the same length of wire. I cut 7″ and 9″ sizes.
• two – gather the strips in piles by size.
• three – bend the wires at the half way point until they form a V shape.

• four – using the needle-nose pliers, bend the ends of the wire to form a circle inward.
• five – if necessary, flatten the heart so it lies flat on the table.
• six – using a cylinder about 3/4″ thick, wrap the ends of the wire toward the middle.

• seven – fold the heart so that the two circles interlock.
• eight – make additional sizes for some variety.
• nine – don’t these look adorable?

Making your Valentine’s Day decorations is a fun and unique way to show your loved ones how much you care. The heart-shaped decorations featured in this blog post are easy to make and can be customized to fit your style. Whether you decorate your home, give them as gifts, or use them as party decorations, these DIY hearts will surely be a hit with your Valentine. So, get creative and have fun making your Valentine’s Day hearts!

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