Sculpey Glow-in-the Dark Bendy Octopus

Do not use unbaked clay on unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. Start with clean hands and work surface area. Good work surfaces include wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Knead clay until soft and smooth. For best results, clean your hands in between colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces together firmly. Bake on oven-proof glass or metal surface at 275 degrees F (130 degrees C) for 15 minutes per ¼” (6mm) thickness. For best baking results, use and oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME. Wash hands after use. Baking should be done by an adult.Begin by preheating oven to 275 degrees F (130 degrees C). Test temperature with oven thermometer for perfectly cured clay. For best results, condition all clay by running it through the clay dedicated pasta machine several passes on the widest setting. Fold the clay in half after each pass and insert the fold side into the rollers first.

From 1/4 package Green Glow, make eight tapered legs.From 1/4 package Green Glow, make an egg shaped head.From 1/8 package Blue Glow make a thick round neck piece, two triangles and a little ball for the neck tie.From 1/8 package of White, make eight little tapered pieces for the legs. Also make two tiny highlights for the eyes.From Black, make five tiny spots for each leg, a little mouth, eyes, and pupils.From Orange Glow, make two little flat cheeks.

Place the legs in a radiating circle with all the tips touching.Press the Blue Glow neck piece on the top of the legs where they all meet.Press a White taper onto every leg. Add five Black dots to each one.Put the head on top of the Blue neck piece. Curl the legs up as shown.Add the cheeks, mouth, and eyes to the head. Add the bow tie pieces to the neck

Bake as directed in step 1