Sculpey Bake Shop® Crab

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 15 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.

Divide 2 oz. Orange Bake Shop into quarters. Each student will need 1/4 bar. Divide the 1/4 bar into 2/3 and 1/3 pieces.

From the 2/3 size piece make a round body. From the 1/3 size piece make 2 big taper shapes (pinchers) and 6 little oval shapes (legs).

Flatten the body with the palm of your hand. Bend the pinchers in half. Position the pieces as shown.

Flatten the pieces slightly so they stick to each other.

From 1/64 bar of White, divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll into little balls and flatten to the face to create the whites of the eyes. Add 2 Black pupils from 1/64 bar of Black.

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