Use about 3-4 inches of clay and shape it into a mushroom shape. Begin by pulling the stem and then form the cap.
If you want them to stand on their own, make sure to press the stem down on your work surface so the bottom is flat.
Use the fork on the bottom of the mushroom cap to make the gills.
Make a hole in the top of the mushroom with the bamboo skewer.Preheat the oven to the temperature shown on the packaging.
Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper and then lightly wrap tin foil around the sides of the mushrooms to help them stand. You can also prop them up on one side if you find that is easier.
Bake for the amount of time indicated on the package. Remove and let cool.
Once cooled, mix the paint colors until you get the desired outcome. Paint the stems first. You will probably need two coats for the stems and up to 6 coats for the caps depending on the colors.
Once fully dry, go over the tops of the mushroom with modge podge. This step is optional. My paints were two different sheens and I didn't like that so I went over each DIY mushroom ornament top with a satin modge podge.
Once dry, heat the glue gun and add a dot of glue to the hole in the mushroom. Push the eye hook all the way in and let dry. If you don't get a good hold, pull it apart and do it again. You can also pick off excess glue when it is dry.
Add on ornament hooks or strings and hang!