Christmas tree pins are festive jewelry worn on clothing, designed in the 1930s and made by various designers. They can be made from jewels or plastic and glass, and homemade versions are a fun holiday project. Making one requires clay, a cookie cutter, a craft knife, and Sculpey liquid.
A Christmas tree pin is a festive piece of jewelry, similar to a brooch, worn on clothing. The Christmas tree pin was designed in the early 1930s and has been worn on the lapels of people everywhere ever since. There are several types of pins made from designers like the Schultzes and the Lains, who are known for Bakelite trees and Catalin Creations.
Christmas tree pins can be made from various types of jewels, such as rubies, rhinestones, or diamonds, or simply from plastic and glass. The jewels can be gold or silver around the edge, adding a dramatic touch. This holiday jewelry typically retails for $25 US Dollars (USD) to $300 USD, but some can cost much more.
Many people do not want to spend a lot of money on jewelry that is only worn once a year. This sentiment is what led to the invention of the homemade Christmas tree pin. They are very inexpensive and make wonderful personalized gifts. It’s also a fun holiday project for adults and children alike.
Making a homemade Christmas tree pin requires a half ounce (14.17 grams) each of the following clay colors: sap green, pearl green, red, black, cobalt, white, and cadmium yellow. Additional supplies include a Christmas tree cookie cutter, small paintbrush, craft knife, plastic wrap, and translucent liquid Sculpey, which is available at most major craft stores.
Roll the two different shades of green clay so that they are flat and wide. A pasta machine, if available, will make this process easier, but a rolling pin works just fine. After the clay is flat and wide, fold it in half. Place plastic wrap over the top of the clay and cut out a Christmas tree with the cookie cutter. Remove the plastic wrap and the final product should be a Christmas tree with rounded edges.
Give the Christmas tree the layered look by scoring it with the craft knife. If desired, add ornaments to the tree with the red, black, or cadmium yellow clays. Young children may enjoy adding a face to the Christmas tree pin.
Create a star from the cadmium yellow clay with the craft knife. Accent the star as desired and attach it to the top of the Christmas tree with Sculpey liquid. Bake the Christmas tree in a 275 degree Fahrenheit (135 degree Celsius) oven for 30 to 45 minutes. When the Christmas tree is finished baking, pin to the back, using the Sculpey liquid.
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