Sculpey III Pebbles Necklace

Getting Started:Do not use unbaked clay on unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. Start with clean hands and work surface area. Good work surfaces include wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Knead clay until soft and smooth. For best results, clean your hands in between colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces together firmly. Bake on oven-proof glass or metal surface at 275 degrees F (130 degrees C) for 15 minutes per ¼” (6mm) thickness. For best baking results, use and oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME. Wash hands after use. Baking should be done by an adult.Begin by preheating oven to 275 degrees F (130 degrees C). Test temperature with oven thermometer for perfectly cured clay. For best results, condition all clay by running it through the clay dedicated pasta machine several passes on the widest setting. Fold the clay in half after each pass and insert the fold side into the rollers first.

Twist together 1/8 bar of Navy Pearl and 1/8 bar of Pearl. Taper both ends.

Roll up the twisted piece into a spiral. Trim the end so it is about 1” wide. Smooth the seam with your fingers. Blend a small amount of Navy Pearl into a large amount of Pearl. Do not blend completely. Make a large flat oval pebble.Make a small Pearl pebble.Make a medium Navy Pearl pebble.

Poke a hole through each pebble. Make sure the hole is large enough to accommodate two strands of the faux leather cord.Bake the pebbles. Allow them to cool completely.String the pebbles as shown. String the word charm onto the cord under the beads. At the bottom tie an overhand knot to secure the pebbles. Trim the ends.