Sculpey III Embellished Christmas Tree Photo Album

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.

Paint album cover red. Allow to dry completely.

Shape 2 yellow balls and one yellow circle for tree toppers. Make small orange ball for yellow circle center. Shape 3 brown tree trunks.

Roll 3 rectangle sheets, 1 of each of the green clays, about 1/4" thick each. Texture green sheets with Brstile block by pushing edges into clay at different angles. Work from top to bottom of sheet. Using flexible blade, cut curved shapes from green textured sheets to make Christmas trees.

Place trees on baking surface. Attach tree toppers and trunks and press pieces together firmly. Bake trees as directed above in Step 1 and allow to cool completely. Glue trees on album front. Decorate trees and album background with white dimensional paint.