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Original Sculpey® Terra Cotta Mini Cake

Original Sculpey® Terra Cotta Mini Cake

Designed by Precious Nunez
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Craft a charming mini cake with Sculpey Original clay in Terra Cotta! Perfect as a paperweight, desk accessory, or keychain, this versatile project adds a playful touch to your everyday items. TIME TO COMPLETION: About 1 hour
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Original Sculpey® - 1 lb / White
Original Sculpey® - 1 lb / Terra Cotta
Sculpey III® Oven Bake Clay - 2 oz / Red Hot Red
Sculpey Bake Shop® Modeling Tools 4 pc
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
  • Glaze (optional)
  • Small Dotting tool
  • Scalloped circle cutter
  • 1 inch circle cutter
  • 3 mm & 6 mm Clay depth guides
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Project Instructions

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 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.

Step 2

Roll a thick slab of Terra Cotta with clay depth sticks, stacking 3 mm and 6 mm to create a thick base.



Step 3

Make three cut outs using a 1-inch circle clay cutter. This will be the cake layers.



Step 4

Take a needle tool in circular motions to the side of each layer to create a cake-like texture.



Step 5

Roll 12 small balls of white clay to create the filling for the cake. Arrange 6 balls on the first layer as shown in the photo. Slightly press a layer of terra cotta clay over
the top and repeat this step to make a small cake.



Step 6

Make a slab of white clay with the 3 mm depth sticks. Cut out a scalloped circle for the frosting.

NOTE: If you don't have a scalloped cutter, you can draw one on a piece of paper, cut it out, place on the clay and cut around the pattern.


Step 7

Roll out 6 balls of the Red Hot Red clay into tear drops for the strawberries.



Step 8

Place the frosting on top of the clay and smooth out. Arrange the strawberries on top and create a strawberry-like texture with a dotting tool.

Bake according to the directions in Step 1 above.

Use a Gloss glaze on the cake if you wish!