Sculpey Bake Shop® Owl Miniature Sculpture

Getting Started:

Please make sure your work area is covered and you are not working on an unprotected surface. We recommend working on the Sculpey® Oven-Safe Work Mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Uncured clay may damage unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. Be sure to cover your crafting area appropriately.

Start with clean hands, unwrap and knead clay until soft and smooth, or condition by running clay though a Pasta Machine. We recommend using a designated machine for clay purposes only. When working with multiple colors, clean hands with soap and water or baby wipes (we have found that baby wipes work best) before switching colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces firmly together. Wash hands after use.

Baking:

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Clay Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 15 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking; however please note that the baking times may take longer as the glass or ceramic surfaces take longer to heat up. For best baking results, use an oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME.

Shape 1/2 bar of Brown into a thick teardrop.

Flatten the teardrop and pinch points for ears.

Make a shingle pattern on the body for feathers with the scoop shaped tool.

Shape 1/8 bar of Orange into two (2) teardrop shapes. Pinch flat to form wings.

Press the wings onto the body curving them around the sides. Prick little lines in the wings using the tip of any of the flat tools.

Make eye sockets with the ball tool.

Fill the eye sockets with round balls of Orange.

Flatten the Orange eyes with the ball tool.

Fill the eyes with little Yellow balls. Flatten the Yellow balls with the ball tool.

Place Black pupils in the middle.

Add a triangle shaped nose.

Bake your completed owl according to the directions above in Step 1