Sculpey Premo™ Nordic Inspired Slab Earrings

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 clay on an oven-proof surface such as metal, aluminum foil, an index card
or the Sculpey® Oven Safe Work Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 30 minutes per ¼" (6 mm) of 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.

Cut a quarter bar of each clay color and begin to condition your pieces through your machine on the thickest setting. Fold in half and continue to run through the machine to ensure the clay is conditions and ready to work with. (Make sure to wipe down your machine between colors to avoid any contamination from the previous color). After
conditioning, Roll out on the highest setting to prepare for cutting.

Using the Igloo Color clay, cut with your choice of square or arch cutter as the base.

Add a layer of Translucent Liquid Clay to act as adhesive when you are adding pieces to make the floral slab.

Roll out small pieces of clay to start creating your design. You can roll small balls or pill shapes of clay to piece together your floral designs. Use the needle tool to add texture and add the pieces securely to the base.

Slowly and carefully run it along under the clay pieces to pull it away from your surface sing your clay blade.

Transfer to your baking surface and place in the pre-heated oven and
bake as directed. *Remember to let your pieces cool completely before removing
from the form.*

Once your pieces are cool, remove from the baking surface. Use your pliers to attach your jump rings and ball post to complete the earring.

Enjoy your new Earrings!