Patriotic Bug
Designed by Anita Behnen

• Sculpey III in Red, French Blue and Vanilla Crème
• Black 3 dimensional fabric paint (Scribble was used in this project)
• Stylus or toothpick
• 22 gauge silver wire (Artistic wire was used in this project)
• Wire cutters
• White glue (API’s Ultimate glue was used in this project)
• (Optional) Extra fine glitter in red and blue
• Clean work surface (cardboard, ceramic tile as examples)
• Baking surface (aluminum covered cookie sheet)
• Oven (preheated at 275 degree F)
• Recommend an internal thermometer to insure correct baking temperature and a timer
• Heart button

Instructions:

• Bug's body is egg shaped, about 1½” high.

• Shoes are slightly flattened egg shapes. Press body on shoes and make an indentation between the shoes to imply legs.

• Eyes are 2 flattened tear drop shapes.
• Nose is oval shaped.

• Arms are tapered logs bent into an “L” shape. Attach to the body and press the “hands” around the button.

• Antennas are coiled wire inserted into the top of the bugs head, Dab a small amount of glue to the ends of the antennas and press small ball ends of clay.
• Bake according to manufacturers instructions.
• Once cooled, dot iris with fabric paint.
• Optional: cover the ball ends of the antennas with glue and sprinkle glitter.