Sculpey III® Unicorn Headband

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.

Ears. Warm up your glue gun. Using the ear templates provided cut out two Lt. Blue ears and two Pink centers. Make a small ½” vertical cut at the base of each Lt. Blue ear. Using your glue gun glue the Pink centers onto each ear. Fold ear ear in half vertically and then glue the base of each ear together to give them dimension so they are not just flat. Make sure you leave the flaps at the bottom free because these will help you later when you glue the ears onto the headband. Set aside.

Horn. Condition a little over 1/4 of a brick of Pearl clay. Roll into a long cone shaped snake approximately 4 1/2 to 5” long. Start at the pointed top and spiral and twist the clay to look like a horn, gradually getting a little bit wider as you turn. Condition some Lt Blue Pearl clay and roll into a long very thin snake. Smaller than 1/8” thick if you can. Starting at the top of your horn, spiral this thin snake down into the grooves of your horn. Trim off excess. Flatten the bottom of the horn and make sure the horn stands straight. Check to make sure the base of your horn is the right size for your headband. It is Ok if it is a tiny bit larger because you can cover that area with your flowers. Bake according to the directions in Step 1

Assembly. Using your glue gun, glue the horn in the center/top of your headband. Glue the ears on either side of the horn leaving about an inch of space between the horn and ear on each side. Use the little flaps at the bottom of each ear to glue and secure them onto the headband.To finish off the headband glue your little decorative flowers around the ears and the horn on both sides front and back.