Sculpey Premo™ Candy Cane Ornament

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.

Make silver log 3/8" diameter x 5" long.

With Sculpey Clay Extruder and 1/8" circle die, extrude strings of Purple Pearl, Silver, 18K Gold, Magenta Pearl, and Bright Green Pearl.

Lay strings lengthwise on log. When log is covered, roll on work surface to adhere strings and twist stripes. Trim ends so log is 5" long, and fold in ends. Curve into candy-cane shape.

Use Etch 'N Pearl tool to make hole in candy cane top. Twist wire loop around wide end of biggest Etch 'N Pearl tool. Insert twisted end in hole. Bake 30 minutes.

Use clay colors that match your Christmas tree's color theme. This ornament makes a great gift for teachers, neighbors and holiday grab bags.