Sculpey Premo™ Ice Blue Pearl Dreamy Earrings

Step 1

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 (also called Curing):

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake/cure clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Clay Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 30 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking/curing; however please note that the baking/curing 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.

Step 2

Sheet Ice Blue Pearl to 1/8” thick.
Drip four drops of blue alcohol ink onto the sheet.

Step 3

Spritz the blue spots with the isopropyl alcohol in the mist bottle.

Step 4

Carefully lift the sheet of clay and tilt it to spread the ink and alcohol.

Step 5

Blot off excess ink and alcohol with paper towel.

Step 6

When the ink and alcohol are dry enough to handle, flip the clay over so the untinted side is up, and fold the inked side back toward the top. This will help distribute the inked areas more randomly while re-introducing some of the area of clay that was not inked.

Step 7

Roll the re-folded sheet into a smooth sheet with the Clay Roller.
Cut out two small diamonds and the matching nested larger diamonds.

Step 8

Use the Blunt Point Tool to tap a random pattern of silver metallic paint onto the surface of the clay.
Splatter paint silver metallic paint with an old toothbrush.
Allow the paint to dry.

Step 9

Poke holes in the clay pieces to assemble them with jump rings after baking.
Bake the clay pieces following the baking instructions for Sculpey Premo™.
Allow to cool completely before handling.

Step 10

Layout the pieces for assembly.
Paint a thin layer of Satin Glaze on the face of the pieces and allow to dry completely.

Step 11

Use flat nose pliers to connect the pieces with jump rings.