Sculpey Souffle™ Nautical Striped Double 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® Work ‘n Bake Clay 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.

Sheet out the conditioned clays on the second from widest setting. Use the 1.25 inch cutter to cut out a square of each color and stack them together.

Make a slice from the stack at the thickness shown (a little wider than the widest setting on the clay conditioning machine). Roll the cut slice on its side to expose both layers. Continue to cut, roll and stack the slices as shown.

Gently use the acrylic roller to help press the layers together. You can put the layer through the widest setting on the clay conditioning machine with the stripes vertical to help get an even surface.

Place the sheet of stripes on a clean piece of paper and position the pendant finding on the clay as shown. Firmly press the pendant into the clay. Use the craft knife to help remove the clay from the edges.

Turn the pendant over and the clay should just fill the bottom portion of the pendant finding! Don’t worry if the stripes are not horizontal in the finding, after baking you can position to horizontal before gluing. You can use the craft knife to clean the very edge of the finding.

Roll a pea-sized ball of the leftover Raspberry clay and press gently into the top portion of the pendant. Souffle resists fingerprints, but if you see some in the ball, just gently rub your index finger across the clay to blend it. Bake as directed. Once the clay as baked and cooled, remove the pieces and glue into place.