DIY Star of David Suncatcher — Clay & Resin Craft Tutorial

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If you’re looking for a beautiful handmade decoration for Hanukkah or simply want to create a meaningful, light-catching piece of art, this Star of David suncatcher is the perfect project. Sugar Gay Isber brings Made It Myself TV her step by step tutorial. With just a bit of clay, some resin, and a simple freezer bag, you can make a stunning hanging ornament that glows beautifully in a window.

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Prepare Your Work Surface

Lay down a freezer bag on your work surface, which should be flat. This will act as a non-stick base and allow you to peel your resin shape off easily later. You’ll build the Star of David right on top of it. Place a drawing/template inside the bag to work on top.

Roll Out Your Clay

Take a small amount of clay and roll it into thin, even “snake” ropes. These will form the lines that create the Star of David design.

Try to keep the thickness consistent so your final suncatcher looks neat and symmetrical. Press the clay firmly into the plastic bag so there aren't any leaks beneath it.

Form the Star of David

Using your clay ropes:

Shape the stars
Lay them flat onto the freezer bag.
Gently press the clay pieces where they overlap to help them hold together.
Use a craft knife to trim the ends or sharpen corners as needed.

Once you’re happy with the shape, you can smooth the clay with a damp finger or a silicone tool. Be sure to create holes at top and bottom for threading.

Prepare Your Resin

Decide on the look you want:

Clear glass effect → Use clear resin
Stained glass look → Add drops of resin dye
Shimmering finish → Mix glitter or mica powder

Stir slowly to avoid bubbles.

Fill the Star With Resin

Once your clay frame is dry and firmly stuck to the freezer bag:

Use a small brush or silicone tool to carefully apply resin inside each section of the star.
Keep the resin thin — if it’s too thick, it may spill over the clay edges.
Pop any bubbles with a toothpick or heat tool.

The freezer bag acts like a mold backing, keeping the resin smooth and glossy on one side.

Dry

Lay flat overnight to dry and set.

Sand & String

If you have any stray resin edges, gently sand them down or trim them off. Thread fishing line, ribbon, or cord through the hole. Tie securely.

Display Your Suncatcher

Hang your Star of David suncatcher in a sunny window and watch it glow. The resin catches and scatters the light, turning your handmade symbol into a radiant piece of art.

This project makes a lovely:

Hanukkah decoration
Judaica gift
Window charm
Classroom craft
Faith-based art project