Sculpey Premo™ Faux Crystal Pendant

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.

First we’ll make a bezel to house the faux crystal. Cut off 12” of the copper wire. Use round nose jewelry pliers to make a loop in the middle of the wire length. Twist the loop together at the base of the pliers.

Bend the wire tightly around the acrylic clay roller or the 1” cutter to form a nice 1” diameter loop

Gently slide the wire loop off of the roller or the cutter. Wind the extra tails of the wire around the wire loop as shown.

When you get to the top of the loop, bend the tails down into the center of the loop. Trim the tails so they are not more than 3/8” long.

Sheet Rose Gold Glitter through the clay conditioning machine on the thickest setting. Cut out a circle with the 1” cutter. Place the wire loop over the Rose Gold clay and press the tails into the clay.

Form a 1/2” ball of Opal clay. Form a 1/8” ball of Peacock Pearl.

Blend the two balls together but don’t blend them completely. Make a tiny rope of Peacock Pearl and wrap it around the blended ball.

Flatten the ball over the Rose Gold clay in the wire bezel sandwiching the wire tails. Use a rubber tipped tool to drag the Peacock Pearl rope toward the middle of the ball.

Flatten the faux crystal in the bezel. Make lots of crease marks radiating toward the center of the crystal with the plastic knife tool.

Press a rough texture into the top of the crystal with a rock.

Bake the piece at 275 °F for 30 minutes. When it is completely cool, paint a thin coating of Sculpey Glossy Glaze over the top. When it is completely dry, Add the jump ring, chain, and clasp.