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What you'll need:
patterned canes
Sculpey Super Slicer cutting blade
white glue like Aileen's tacky glue or Crafter's Pick
paper mache frame
clay roller or brayer
acrylic paint in a coordinating color
1. Cover the front of the picture frame with white glue. Allow the glue to dry completely.
2. Trim the ends of your canes. Using the Super Slicer, cut several thin slices from one of your canes.
If you've never done this before, you may want to practice using the cutting blades on scrap lumps of clay before cutting into your canes. Practice making even cuts of equal thickness. The more even your slices are, the nicer your project will turn out. If your slices seem to drag you might try refrigerating your canes for a few minutes to firm them.
3. Use a straight edge to help you align your first row of slices on the frame. Press the squares into position with your finger. Do not leave any gaps between slices.
Once you have a straight row in place, keep adding rows alongside the first until the frame is covered. Roll gently over the top of the frame with a clay roller or brayer to level the slices.
4. Trim excess clay along the outside edge of the frame and also around the picture area.
5. Bake the clay on the frame at 275 for 15 minutes. When the frame is completely cool, paint the back and edges with a coordinating color of acrylic paint.
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