Souffle Leather Look Trimmed Wooden Frame

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 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.

Extrude the conditioned Cinnamon clay using the larger rectangle die (or the smaller die if needed for your frame). You can also sheet out a long thin sheet of clay that is at least equal length to your frame side and trim a piece that is sized to fit your frame.

Cut 4 pieces to fit your frame and trim the chain to fit the lengths. Gently press the chain into the clay. I used the flat side of an old ruler to help press the chain into the clay. Lay each piece onto a flat baking surface and straighten as best you can. Bake as directed.

Once the clay has baked and cooled, glue it into place on the frame!