Sculpey Premo™ Square Beaded Bracelet

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 30 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.

Sheet out 1/2 block of the conditioned Navy Blue clay on the second from widest setting of the clay conditioning machine. Spray the soap saver (or your selected texture) with water and press firmly into the Navy Blue clay. Repeat for the Fuchsia.

Stack the two textured layers together (textures facing out!). Use the 1-1/2 inch (38mm) to cut out 3 squares. Use the next size down cutter to cut out the center of each of the squares. (My method is to look from the front of the cutter to make sure that the two sides are even, then look from the top to make sure top/bottom are even!)

Press your finger into the lid of the Pearl Ex jar and lightly rub across the top surfaces of the texture on both sides of the squares.

Use the needle tool to put two holes two sides of each square. Take care that the holes are evenly spaced on each square. Bake as directed in step 1. NOTE: If you elect to make the single strand bracelet shown below, position the holes as shown in the photo.

Dip your glaze brush into water and touch to a paper towel (okay, I use my jeans), then tip just the tip of the brush into the glaze. Lightly glaze the squares taking care to leave to excess glaze in the bottom portions of the texture. Once this side is dry, flip the squares and glaze the other side.

Put the jump rings into your holes and attach the chain between each square. I mark out 7-1/2 inches on a sheet of paper and arrange my squares and chain to center inside the marks. Add your clasp and you are ready to wear your bracelet!