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Sculpey Soufflé™ Sutton Slice Mixed Media Earrings

Sculpey Soufflé™ Sutton Slice Mixed Media Earrings

Designed by Amy Koranek
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The Sutton Slice technique now has many variations, but always involves textured clay sliced away in thin sheets. In this version, the clay remains in the stamp and a backing sheet is added. COMPLETION TIME: 60 Minutes to make, bake, and assemble
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ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
  • Texture sheet
  • Earring posts and backs (2)
  • Silicone glue
  • Fan shaped charms (2)
  • 6 mm Gold tone jump rings (4)
  • Flat nose pliers
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Project Instructions
    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 (also called Curing):
Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake/cure 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/curing; however please note that the baking/curing 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.
To achieve the Sutton Slice, push bits of clay into the textured areas of a texture sheet.
photo shows bits of clay pressed to stamp
Make sure to cover enough of the texture to accommodate the shape you are using.
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Press the clay into the textures with the Acrylic Clay Roller.
photo shows roller on clay/texture
Use a Clay Blade to shave the excess clay off of the texture sheet.
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The excess clay should be shaved to level, leaving only clay in the textures.
photo shows clay removed from the top of the texture
Roll a sheet of Midnight Blue to 1/8” thick with the Acrylic Clay Roller or pasta machine on the thickest setting. Press the Blue sheet onto the texture sheet covering the clay areas.
photo shows Midnight Blue pressed onto texture sheet with acrylic roller
Burnish the Midnight Blue clay to the work surface with the texture sheet on top. Carefully peel the texture sheet back from the Blue clay. This will work best if you have the Midnight Blue clay stuck down to the work surface and you are able to tightly peel the texture sheet back. This may take a little practice but the results are very rewarding.
photo shows peeling texture from the clay
Here’s a look at the sheet peeled away from the texture.
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Cut two half circles from the sheet with the 1.5” circle cutter.
photo shows half circles and fan charms
Cut the clay half circles to match the fan charms shape with the Clay Blade.
photo shows circles trimmed to match to of charm
Use the 3/4” Circle Cutter to cut two circles from a 1/8” thick sheet of Midnight Blue. Cut a curve away from each small circle using the 1.5” Circle Cutter
photo shows small circles with a bit of a curve cut
Layout the earring pieces. Poke holes where jump rings will be used to attach parts after baking. Bake the clay pieces following the baking instructions for Sculpey Soufflé™. Allow to cool completely before handling.
photo shows small circles with curve facing down, clay larger trimmed circles and fans
Use flat nose pliers to connect clay pieces with jump rings.
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Glue posts to the backs of the top pieces with silicone glue.
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Allow the glue to dry completely before handling.
photo shows final earrings