Original Sculpey® and Super Sculpey UltraLight® Llama Mini 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 (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 15 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.

Roll a large ball of foil and continue to wrap it in foil several making sure to squeeze for firmness.

Roll a slab of ultralight clay with the 6 mm depth guides, large enough to cover the foil base.

Cover the foil base with the ultralight slab, trim any excess clay and smooth out the surface.

Roll a circular log of foil and continue to wrap and pressing firmly to create a shape for the neck. Trim off the bottom piece flat so it can attach easily to the body.

Place a toothpick halfway inside the foil piece you just made. Proceed to pierce the other half of the toothpick into the main base to shape the Llama.

Cover the foil base with the ultralight slab, trim any excess clay and smooth out the surface.

Place small pieces of clay in areas of the base that you would like to add more cushion for a seamless look.

Take two wooden toothpicks and cut each end of the toothpick leaving about 1 inch including the pointy end for both sides using the wire cutters. Do this for a
total of four pieces.

Take the pointed ends and pierce two pieces on each side where you would like to position the legs. Make sure to poke them through at an angle and make sure the base lays flat. Trim any excess if either piece is longer than the other.

Bake/cure according to Step 1.

Repeat Step 3, but this time we will be using the Original Sculpey in white

Form a knob and two rounded pieces and place it on the face place, the knob in the center for the snout and the two rounded pieces on the side for a fuller effect. Blend the pieces.

Make one small log and slightly press down to flatten. Cut off two pieces and place on top of the head for the ears. Blend these to the base.

Roll four small balls of white clay, these will be the legs. Roll them into pointed logs, and trim off one side then repeat for the others. Take each piece and place it on the
toothpick ends we made in the previous step.

Blend the leg on the body as shown in the photo with a tool of choice or your finger.

Roll a small circle of white clay and flatten. Take a needle tool and press indent along the edge of the circle to create a fluffy tail look. Attach to the backside of the llama.

Bake according to Step 1.

Paint details with acrylic paint. If you wish, you can add your choice of glaze/varnish.