Sculpey Bake Shop® Bendy Clay Rainbow 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 285°F (140°C). After you are done creating; for best results bake clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Oven Safe Work Mat at 285°F (140°C) for 15 minutes per ¼" (6 mm) 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. BAKING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ADULT.

Form two 3/8” balls, four 1/4” balls, and six 1/8” balls from White clay for the clouds.

Use the Roller to flatten Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue to thin sheets 1/16” thick.

Cut two little strips from each color 3/16” wide and 2” long.

Position the stripes as shown so that they are laying next to each other.

Flatten the White cloud pieces over the top of the stripes. Make sure the clouds all
overlap each other and stick together and also hold the stripes in place. Use
the knife tool to add texture to the clouds to make them look fluffy.

Cut the stripes at an angle with the knife.

Poke a hole in the top of the clouds with a toothpick.

Bake the pieces following the baking instructions for Sculpey Bake Shop® Bendy. Allow to cool completely before handling.

Add the jump rings and ear wires using flat nose pliers.