• Premo! Sculpey in 3-4 colors of your choice: contrasting colors work well for the simple canes that will be constructed.
• A roller or pasta machine
• A blade or tissue slicer
• Masking tape or marker
• 1 yard of cord (leather, hemp, vinyl, etc.)

Directions:

• First, insert the key into the lock, and mark with masking tape or marker the point where the clay decoration must end so key works properly.
• Next, take some clay (could be scrap play from previous projects) or about ¼ of a 2 oz. block. Condition the clay, and shape by hand into a fat rectangular shape, approximately the size shown below.

• Insert the key into the rectangular piece of clay. If it becomes misshapen, warm the clay with your hands and reshape it gently back into the rectangular shape. Try to squeeze the clay around the key so it will not slip out.

• Make some simple canes, such as the pinwheel shown below in two contrasting colors. Roll the clay sheets 1/8" thick and stack one atop the other. With the blade, straighten the edges, and taper cut one end of the stack.
• Roll it jellyroll style and let rest before slicing.

• Bullseye canes consist of wrapping a colored center with one or more sheets of a contrasting color. Be certain to carefully "butt" the seam, as shown below.

• Take very thin slices of the assorted canes and press onto the surface of the key. Smooth with a roller or your fingers. Take a needle or skewer and twist a hole through the key’s original hole.

• Bake the key at 275° F (135° C) for 30 minutes. When cool, thread cord through hole. Extra beads may be added. Tie the ends securely and hang around neck!