Souffle Nature Silkscreened Wine Charms

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.

I love to mix paint colors on my screens, so I started with my (really thick) Gold paint, just dotting it quickly on the screens. Then I dotted on the Copper paint. Note that the entire patterns are NOT covered! Quickly drag the squeegee (or old gift card) over the screen, wiggling your hand side to side to blur the paints together. Remove the screen and immediately wash it under running water. Allow the paint to dry on the clay (while you admire it).

Use the largest of the teardrop cutters that will fit your designs to cut out each of the silkscreens. I prefer to use a sheet of deli paper over the cutouts. Then I gently rub the edges to take that raw look from them and create a gently rounded edge.

My medium Etch n’ Pearl makes a perfect size hole in the top of each of the teardrops. Bake as directed in Step 1.

Add a jump ring to each clay charm and string it on a charm wire. Done!