Sculpey III® Holiday Wonder Holly 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 20 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.

From Jolly Gold Glitter make four large teardrop shapes. Arrange them with the large ends in the middle and the tips pointing out in four directions.

Shape the tail of the eye pin into a loop as shown.

Press the loop into the back of the top teardrop shape and embed it into the clay so that you will have a hook to attach the ribbon to when it’s all finished. Flatten the Jolly Gold teardrops and make sure they connect in the center. Make eight little teardrops from Wreath Green and position two of each on a gold teardrop. Score detail lines in each one.

Mix equal parts Wreath Green and Snowy White to make light green. Make slightly larger flat teardrops and position one on each as shown. Score detail lines in each one.

Place a Holly Red ball at each tip. Score detail lines in each one.

Mix equal amounts of Holly Red and Snowy White to make light pink. Add little light pink balls on either side of the red ones. Poke a hole in each.

Add Snowy White teardrops into each corner and score detail lines.

Bake the ornament following the baking instructions in Step 1. When the ornament is completely cool, add a white ribbon through the eye hook, tie a knot, and trim the tails.