Souffle Faux Stamped Leather Keychains

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 ¼" (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 1/3 block of conditioned Souffle Cinnamon clay on the second widest setting on the clay conditioning machine. Lightly spray the texture with water and press firmly into the clay. Remove the texture sheet and admire your new texture! Doesn’t it LOOK like leather??!?

Trim the textured clay to the width of your selected ribbon crimps and trim the length to your taste. Bake the trimmed clay according to the directions in Step 1.

Once the clay has baked and cooled, apply the paint to the surface and quickly wipe the top surfaces of the texture to remove the paint. Allow to dry.

Add the ribbon crimps to the top and bottom of the texture. Use the smaller jump rings to attach the key ring at the top and the tassel at the bottom of your new key ring!Have different colored tassels? Match your paint color to the tassel!