Premo Teddy Letter

Step 1:

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® Work ‘n Bake Clay 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 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.

Step 2:

Paint your wooden letter using acrylic paint. When the paint is dry, sand it lightly with the sandpaper to create the antique effect.

Step 3:

Condition ¼ block of ecru clay and roll it into a ball. Press gently the sponge to create the bear fur. Press your finger one side to create the place for the muzzle. Make a small ball of ecru clay and flatten it.

Step 4:

Take ¼ of clay block and shape into two slightly cones for the arms. Make a flattened ball to create one paw. Texture with the scrub sponge to match the head.

Step 5:

Condition the Raw Sienna clay and repeat the steps above, but make one arm and two paws.

Step 6:

Make a Raw Sienna ball for the muzzle and put it on the Ecru head. Use the toothpick to mark the muzzle as shown.

Step 7:

Put a smaller flattened ball of Raw Sienna clay on little ball Ecru, cut into half and make a cut using a toothpick to create the ears.

Step 8:

Assemble the head. Make three little holes with the toothpick for mouth and eyes. Use Premo Black and make two little balls for the eyes and Premo Burnt Umber for the nose. Repeat in the opposite colors for the other bear face.

Step 9:

Create the paws using small alternating color balls.

Step 10:

Use Sculpey Bake&bond to assemble the bear parts to the letter as shown and bake according to the directions above.