Sculpey Soufflé™ Mixed Media 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:

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.

Sheet 1/4 bar of Igloo on the second thickest setting on a pasta machine or roll a sheet using the Acrylic Clay Roller that is approximately 1/8” thick.

Make sure the piece of clay is large enough to accommodate two of the 1-3/4” Oval Cutters.

Cut out two 1-3/4” oval shapes.

Use the same cutter to trace two oval shapes as desired on the Deco Fan Transfer sheet using a pencil.

Cut out the transfer ovals with scissors.

Burnish the transfer pattern oval face down on the clay oval.
Use fingertips to make sure the transfer sticks face down to the clay and then
you can use a roller to make sure it is making even contact with the clay.

Wet a sponge and then heavily douse the back of the transfer paper with water. Make sure it is very wet. The pattern should show through the transfer paper backing.

Allow the water to sit while daubing it with the damp sponge.

When the paper starts to slide, the backing paper is ready to be removed by gently peeling it back. Allow the clay to dry completely before proceeding.

Repeat for the second oval shape.

Use a Clay Blade to slice the top 1/4 of the ovals away.

Sheet Bluestone to the same thickness as the Igloo.

Cut out two 3/4” circles for earring toppers.

This is the layout for the earring assembly. Poke holes as needed to later attach the parts together with jump rings. Use the Blunt Point Tool to poke the holes.

Bake the ovals following the baking instructions for Soufflé™ Sculpey®.

Allow to cool completely before handling.

Here is the layout with the jump rings.

Use flat nose pliers to open and close jump rings connecting the clay pieces together and connecting the charms at the bottom.

Glue posts to the backs of the Bluestone buttons. Allow glue to dry completely before handling.