The countdown has begun. The candy bowl is filled, the costumes are ready and the decorations are strategically in place. However, one more little accent puts the icing on the cake: glow-in-the-dark tree ornaments.
Halloween is the perfect excuse to pick up a block or two of far-out glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. The colors even fit the occasion; it comes in orange, white, purple, green and yellow. Don't stress about time, because this project is as quick to put together as it is fun and will make your lawn glow with festive and innovative cheer. The clay goes a long way and even allows enough leftovers to make a chunky bracelet for your favorite trick-or-treater.
Glow-in-the-dark Tree Ornaments and Bracelets
Materials:
* Wood ornaments
* Drill
* Black or purple spray paint
* Sculpey polymer clay in assorted glow-in-the-dark colors
* Craft knife
* Ribbon
* Glue gun
Directions: Drill a hole at the top and bottom of ornament, then spray-paint to create a dark background. Cut out shapes from clay: pumpkin faces, ghosts, bats or words. Also create dots and other designs to use along the borders.
Make a smaller clay design to dangle from the bottom of wood ornament and make a hole at the top of the design to thread ribbon.
When finished, bake clay in oven according to package directions. Remove from oven and let cool. Use glue gun to attach designs to ornament. Thread ribbon at top of wood ornament for hanging and at bottom to attach dangling clay piece. Keep in bright light before hanging on trees.
Trick-or-treat bracelets: Pinch clay into half-inch pieces, roll into balls and make a hole through each with a wire hanger to make a bead. String them on black elastic cording and tie at the end. These are perfect for nighttime outdoor wear.

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