Sculpey Bake Shop Eraser Clay Bear

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 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; 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.

For the bear head you will just need a very small amount of clay of each color. Push the clays together into a ball.

Knead the colors together so they mix a little bit

Slice off a small part big enough to make two ears

Roll the larger piece back into an oval shape and flatten it against the work surface. Shape the ears into little crescents and press them on top of the head.

Make divots in the little ears with the flat scoop tool. Poke eyes with the pointed tool.

Add little balls of Grape to the holes for eyes. Add a Hot Pink nose. Draw mouth lines with the pointed tool. Bake following the baking instructions for Eraser Clay. Overbaking will keep the clay from erasing.