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Today’s Project
On the sixth day of our 12 Days of Christmas in July Giveaway, my true love gave to me…this Sculpey Souffle Fuchsia Pendant from Polyform!
MATERIALS
- Sculpey® Soufflé, 1.7 oz, Turnip – 1 block
- Sculpey® Soufflé, 1.7 oz, Poppy Seed – 1 block
- Sculpey® Clay Conditioning Machine
- Polyester Batting
- Ice Resin
- Ultrafine Glitter in Fuchsia color
- Fine Holographic Glitter in Fuchsia color
- Pearl Ex Mica Powder – Carbon Black
- Plastic Bristle Paint Brush
- Sharpened Pencil
- Index Card
- Folk Art Enamels 4035 Clear Medium
- Shallow pan filled with lukewarm water
- Cyanoacrylate Glue (Super Glue)
- Dyed Silk Cord – Fuchsia
- Sculpey Super Slicer
- Hollow Bead Maker
- Circle Graduated Cutter
- Sculpey Etch ‘N Pearl
- Sculpey Clay Tool Starter Set
- Cabochon Mold
- Silkscreen Kit
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Polymer clay may stain. CLAY MAY DAMAGE UNPROTECTED FURNITURE OR FINISHED SURFACES. DO NOT USE polymer clay on unprotected surfaces. We recommend working on the Sculpey ® clay mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. For best results, clean your hands in between colors.
Start with clean hands and work surface area. Knead clay until soft and smooth. Shape clay, pressing pieces together firmly. Bake on oven-proof glass or metal surface at 275°F (130°C) for 30 minutes per ¼” (6 mm) thickness. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME. Wash hands after use. Baking should be completed by an adult. Begin by preheating oven to 275°F (130 °C). Test temperature with oven thermometer for perfectly cured clay. For best results, condition all clay by running it through the Clay Conditioning Machine for several passes on the widest setting. Fold the clay in half after each pass and insert the fold side into the rollers first.
Prepare a small amount of 2-part resin per the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour a small amount into the smallest size circle cavity in the cabochon mold. You only want to fill the cavity to just below the line where the straight edge starts. Set the cabochon mold to the side and wait for the resin to cure to the point where it is still slightly sticky on the surface.
NOTE: How long it has to rest will depend on the cure time of the brand you are using. A good way to check the resin is by using one of the Etch N’ Pearl tools. Lightly touch the pointed end of the tool into the very top surface on the outside edge of the cavity.
NOTE: Since glitter tends to end up everywhere it is a good idea to find a separate space away from your main work area for this part of the process.
Once the resin is cured to the point where the surface is still a little sticky sprinkle some of the holographic fuchsia glitter onto the surface of the resin and use your fingertip to gently buff the glitter onto the resin. After you have the glitter thoroughly buffed onto the resin gently blow away the excess. Prepare another small amount of the 2-part resin and stir in a small amount of the Carbon Black Pearl Ex powder. Slowly pour the black tinted resin over the surface of the glitter and keep pouring it on until it is level with the top surface of the cabochon mold. Set the mold to the side and let the resin cure completely.
Once the resin is completely cured pop the cabochon out of the mold. You will notice that the surface of the cabochon is dull from where it was touching the cavity of the mold. Prepare a small amount of the 2-part resin and use the plastic bristle paint brush to paint a thin coat over the surface of the cabochon. Place the coated cabochon under a small dish or pan and set to the side so the resin coating can cure completely.
NOTE: covering the cabochon will keep dust from settling and becoming trapped on the surface of the cabochon.
Condition a half block of Poppy Seed clay and roll out a sheet on the thickest setting on your Clay Conditioning Machine. Cut out one piece that is about 2” square and set the rest to the side.
Pick up the square of clay and place it directly in front of you on your work surface. Position the screen onto the clay so the design you are using is centered over the square of clay. Gently rub the screen onto the surface of the clay so it is making good contact. Note: This next part needs to be done quickly so the paint doesn’t dry on the screen. Have the jar of glitter open and to the side so you can work quickly. First screen a layer of the clear medium that is just a little bit heavier than normal. Next immediately sprinkle a solid layer of the fuchsia glitter over the screen. Use your finger tip to rub the glitter through the screen. Do so gently but be quick. Once you have the glitter rubbed through the screen immediately lift the screen off of the clay and place into the pan of water. Rinse the screen thoroughly taking particular care to rinse off all of the glitter. Lay the screen out to dry or gently pat it dry with a paper towel. Move the screened piece of clay to the side to let the paint dry.
Once the paint has dried place the piece of screened clay onto an index card. Center the 1-3/4” cutter over the screened pattern and cut out the circle. Next position the ¾” cutter over the section of the screened pattern where the splatter streams extend out from. Position the cut circle onto the Hollow Bead Maker and press down onto the domed form so it makes good contact all of the way around. Bake directly on the Hollow Bead Maker for 20 minutes and let cool completely.
NOTE: Precutting the ¾” circle before placing the clay onto the Hollow Bead Maker will result in a beveled hole. The beveled hole creates a nice clean space for the resin cabochon to drop into.
Once the piece has cooled remove it from the Hollow Bead Maker and turn the domed clay upside down on your work surface so the concave side is facing up. Roll out a thin sheet of Poppy Seed clay and cut out a 1” circle. Rub a thin layer of Bake N’ Bond round the outside of the ¾” hole, place the 1” circle of Poppy Seed clay over the hole and press the edge of the circle against the inside of the domed piece. Be sure to press it down all the way around. Bake this assembly for 10 minutes and let cool completely.
NOTE: The purpose of backing the ¾” hole is so that you have a surface you can glue the resin cabochon onto later.
Condition some of the holographic fuchsia glitter into about ½” block of Turnip clay; you want just enough glitter so you can see some sparkle in the Turnip clay. Once you have the desired amount of glitter mixed into the clay roll out a sheet on the thickest setting of the Clay Conditioning Machine. Rub a thin layer of Bake n’ Bond around the bottom edge of your baked dome and press it firmly into the sheet of Turnip/glitter mix until the lip of the dome is even with the top of the sheet of clay. Pick up the needle tool and hold it so it is straight up and down against the edge of the dome and with the pointed end of the tool pushing down into the Turnip/glitter sheet of clay. Push the tip of the needle tool all the way through the sheet of clay and onto the index card. Slowly drag the needle tool around the edge of the dome until you have gone all of the way around. Once you have dragged the needle tool all of the way around peel the excess clay from around the edge of the dome.
Lift the backed dome off the index card. Use your finger tip to smooth the cut edge of the backing clay over onto the edge of the dome so you have a nice smooth edge all of the way around. Once you have the edge smoothed over bake the assembly for 20 minutes and let cool completely.
Roll out a thin sheet of the left over Turnip/glitter mix of clay and cut out a 1” circle. Look at the front of the piece and determine which way you want the pendant to hang. Use the pencil to make a faint mark on the top edge so that when you turn the piece over you know which part of the edge is the top. Select an Etch N’ Pearl tool that is slightly larger in diameter than the silk cord you are using. Lay the Etch N’ Pearl across the back towards the top edge. Drape the 1” circle of the Turnip/glitter mix over the Etch N’ Pearl Tool and then press the edges of the circle onto the back of the pendant. Remove the Etch N’ Pearl tool by gently twisting and sliding it out. Place the pendant face down on the polyester batting, bake for 15 minutes, and let cool completely.
Add a couple of small dots of super glue to the back of the cabochon and position it into the ¾” hole. Lightly press it into place so the cabochon is making good contact with the clay backing the hole. Set the assembly to the side and let the glue cure per the manufacturer’s instructions. Once the glue has cured slide the silk cord through the opening on the back and finish the ends.
Enter to Win Today’s Prize
Polyform is the leading oven-bake clay company in the market. With Polyform’s Sculpey clay, you can make jewelry, decor for your home, or other art crafts. With so many colors of clay, you can make great projects of all kinds. The bead maker and silicone molds offer so many possibilities for crafting and creating. Start with the Sculpey Souffle Fuchsia Pendant and let your creativity take you from there!
In order to win today’s 12 Days of Christmas in July Giveaway, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:
What jewelry would you make with Polyform clay?
OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST:
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog July 20, 2016 as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until tomorrow, July 19, 2016 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on the project above. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada excluding Quebec.
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Congrats to Leah S.!
You’ve won the 6 bars of premo Periwinkle, 1 Souffle Multipack, 1 Beadmaker Maker, 1 Bead Making Kit, 1 Essential Tool Kit, 1 Silicone Bezel Mold, 1 Silicon Cabochon Mold, 1 Gold Liquid Sculpey from Polyform! You will receive an email shortly.
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Man, I even have my own Sculpy sculpting tools, but this would be awesome to have. (shivers in anticipation)
I would make some beads and maybe some dangling charms. Thanks for offering this great giveaway!
I would use it for beads. The Fuchsia pendant is lovely. I might have to try making that.
I would try making holiday ornaments and decorations with this clay.
I have never worked with clay. this looks fun
I live in Arkansas, I would use it to help me make necklaces and earrings from the natural rocks that are in my front yard, how cool p, that would be, yea……
I would make a holiday pendant with the clay. Thanks for the chance.
jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
I love matching necklaces and bracelets, so I’d make something in my favorite color of purple to wear when I go back to substitute teaching next month!
I would make a flowery statement necklace, embellished with Swarovski crystals and silver and/or gold chain and hardware! With earrings to match.
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the colors are beautiful. I would make a matching earrings and necklace set
I would like to make bracelets for my granddaughters. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this drawing.
I’d Love to be able to get the chance to get this so my granddaughter’s and I will be able to make so many things together for Ourselves and Family Members and that would make These Little Darling Girls Feel So Good to be able to give gifts They made themselves to people:) Thanks!
What a beautiful pendant! I would make jewelry pieces and beads. Thanks for the opportunity.
I think this would be like hitting the lottery.
Thanks,
Pat
The Clarke County Fair is happening this week. Seeing all the clay has me already thinking of projects for next year. Thank You.
I would make skulls, pumpkins and ghosts,and create earrings, pins and pendants for necklaces. Halloween, yall! Great giveaway, thanks for the opportunity.
I have several ideas for necklaces that would be perfect as holiday gifts. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway!
If I won I would make a large cabochon style pendant for my mother and use it as the focal point on tubular peyote stitch creative a necklace she would love.
I would make some of those beautiful pendants if I won this prize
i would make some bracelets.
I have been trying to break in to Sculpty; but have been so afraid of messing everything up; this would be amazing to have!!!
I give it to my daughter who sculpts amazing miniatures.
I would make jewelry and ornaments. It would be hard to choose a project with so many beautiful colors.
I have not worked with clay since grade school (too many years ago to remember what I made but it may have been an ashtray) but the information you gave seems very clear. I would love to try making a scarf pin.
This would be a great package to win!!! The possibilities are endless. Would also be a great way to introduce my daughters to a relaxing craft where the sky is the limit!!
I would make pendants and animals for kids jewelry and of course some gorgeous earrings too. I am trying to learn as many new ways to create jewelry as I canand this would be fun.
I would love to try the pendant!
I would try the pendant first then let my imagination go wild.
I would love to make a brooch-love roses and lilies-perfect material for (one or two) fower brooch ideas! Great giveaway-thank you!
I would use it to make beads for bracelets to hang your keys from
I would love to make some pendants and earrings. This looks awesome!
I would make coastal and beachy jewelry.
I would definitely try the fuchsia pendant. It would be hard to improve on it’s perfection.
I would make flower pins. Love working with clay!
I would definitely try the fuchsia pendant. the colors are amazing. How do you improve on perfection ?
i want to make a necklace.
I would definitely make some beads!
this is an amazing project! i have done some sculpey before and would love to win this!
i would make bracelets! so pretty!!
I have admired the clay pieces made by others for quite a while and I would love to try my hand at this art form. I love working with crystals, so I envision pendants, earrings, and bracelets using components made by combining the clay and sparkling crystals.
I would make some holiday ornaments and décor.
I would make some matching necklaces bracelets and earrings for my girls
I’ve used Sculpey to repair jewelry and figurines, but not yet to make anything “new”, so I’d love to try the fuchsia pendant!
My granddaughters love earrings, pendants, and bracelets. I would make them whatever they wanted. It would be really fun!!!
I’ve only experimented a little with clay. This prize would allow me to learn more about making earrings and beads for bracelets. How awsome!!
I would love love to have this kit. It would be great to make jewelry with my daughter and my niece.
This kit would be great to have.
Pendants for necklaces and maybe keychains,
This would be perfect for making charms for my grandchildren’s charm bracelets.
To trap my mind into pleasant thoughts and finally loving gifts.
This looks terrific
and I would use it
to make some type
of bracelet.
Carla from Utah
I would like to make earrings, bracelets, ornaments and of course this fuchsia pedant.
Awesome Give-Away!
Looks fun, and I like trying new things. Pendent is what I would make.
I would make pendants and bracelets for gifts. Christmas is just around the corner!
This looks like fun. I would love to learn how to do this.!!!
I’ve never worked with clay this would be great to win.
Would a bracelet be possible?
making earrings is my favorite thing to make with premo clay.
My daughter would make bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
beaded bracelets + pendants
WOW! This is something new for me. I would love to try this out and make a necklace and even Christmas ornaments for my mother. She LOVES this style of Artsy jewelry!
earrings or a brooch
Actually I’d make charms to attach to my platform shoes!
I would try to make a Fairie, I did’nt find any fairie on the maket that are sutting my taste and my vision of a Fairie
I have been wanting to try Sculpey. I saw an idea for faces on Pinterest molded out of Sculpey and adhered to flower pots. I guess you could call it flower pot jewelry
Christmas gifts for all of the stylish, crafty ladies in my family!
I love to wear bracelets so I can see them, too 🙂
As a newby to jewelry in finding such joy and peace in creating something beautiful and learning to do so. I am also ever so grateful for sites like this that offer so many venues of help. Good luck to everyone including myself this would be awesome to have ☺
I would love to make a statement necklace.
I would love to let my mind go with the flow and create as many beautiful and interesting pieces that I can! The pendent is absolutely amazing! I will have to get some practice under my belt to attempt to make that!
I would love this prize. I really need some inspiration this year and maybe a new hobby would help.
I would make necklaces
I would love to win this for my daughter. She is just starting to take interest in working with clay. I’m sure she’d make her and her friends matching BFF bracelets.
I would make dangle earrings…I LOVE dangle earrings!
I would make a bead bracelet.
I live at the coast and will be making earrings and charms with a beach theme.
I would start with something simple as a pendent to get the hang of things. Then I would go to bracelts.. I love bracelets.
I would make a really cool necklace.
earrings
I would make some jewelry with my nieces
i would make a pendant.
I would love an “in your face” ear cuff. Can I do it? Dunno. It would be worth the try!!!!
I usually make beads with my Sculpey but I would love to try those molds and see if I can pull off a multi color cabochon for a great necklace.
I would make a pendant and some buttons. I love beautiful beautiful buttons.
I love creating jewelry so I would have to make some necklaces for my friends.
I have only used Sculpey using molds, but I would love to learn how to make beads for bracelets, earrings and necklaces . This is a fantastic prize package! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I have never made anything like this. But I think that it would be cool to make a necklace with matching bracelets.
I have never used this produce but, would love to try it!! A limited budget, but a lifetime supply of vintage and missalanious beads , I love working with beads,,with this I can only imagine what can be done!!Hope I get a chance to try!!
I would make a necklace.
I love the jewelry you can make with clay. I also know that there are many crafts made with clay. I love to work with it. Sculpey clay brings me back to my childhood when I played with playdoh, the fun I had and the imagination I had in making crafts. I love how easy it is to work with and how my ideas become real. I would love to win this prize.
I would make some necklaces.
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
I would make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
I would start with making the necklace from your tutorial. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Bracelets seem to be popular with the girls now and I have 4 of them!
I would make bracelets and necklaces with my daughters. They are very into harry potter so I’m sure that’d be the theme!
beads made from polymer clay make nice bracelets and necklaces. I have seen a how-to for a bangle bracelet that I would like to try.
I’d like to make some beads.
I’d love to make colorful, fun earrings from Polyform’s Sculpey clay. I could have a pair to match every outfit!
I would give it to my sister, she likes making jewelry.
I would make some pendants and bracelets, I would also make some nice scissor fobs.
I would like to make a pendant of some sort.
I would begin making more clay jewelry to be the foundation of my jewelry business.
I would love to make some flowers to add to my medic alert bracelet and some pieces to donate to our school district operation help a neighbor at Christmas. I always wanted to learn this craft but it could add another addiction to my list.
I would make necklaces, bracelets & earrings!
I wasn’t aware you could use resin & Sculpt together! Great idea!
Every year our UU Fellowship gives dinner and gifts for families who otherwise wouldn’t have them for Yule. would make lots and lots of beads, to make into bracelet and necklace kits, to be given as gift for the older girls. We always have plenty of gifts for younger kids, and struggle to come up with ones for the older ones. Simple jewelry craft kits would be perfect!
I’ve been thinking of making some earrings to match some necklaces that I’ve gotten from thrift stores and I definitely need a set of necklace and earrings in pink tones because I don’t have anything like that now. So that is what I’d make!
I would make beads and jewelry with the Sculpey.
beads and jewelry, of course
Wow, what a challenging and beautiful project.
I love making necklaces and bracelets
Black and fuchsia go so well together. I’d like to try making a beaded necklace with matching bracelet. Thanks.
That looks soooo cool!
I love the pendent made above. I would really enjoy making beads from this. I can see multi-colored and swirled beads that would be perfect for my jewelry I make.
I prefer earrings over necklaces and bangles. Especially dangly earrings. That is what I would make with this product.
I would make all kinds of little critters and characters to add to my bows I currently make for more of a pop and the kids definitely would love them..
I would make a necklace! This is neat!
I would make a necklace of different color beads.
We would make a bracelet
Earrings, earrings, earrings and more earrings!
My little girl likes to make bracelets and earrings.
i would love to make a necklace for my daughter or myself! i’ve never worked with this stuff before but it looks like fun!
I would use it to make ornaments with my boys since they aren’t really into jewelry.
I think I would like to make some individualized pendents for my children.
I want to make beads to add to my knitting.
I will be using it to make jewelry in our homeschool art class.
Sculpey is the best! My husband makes me Sculpey figurines for Christmas every year!
As a beginner, I’d pick something simple. Then I’d go on to make sets of jewelry–necklace, bracelet, earrings, rings, maybe even button covers. Right now it’s just dreaming, but with a prize like this…wow!
I’m a matchy-matchy person so I’d make a set of jewelry with Polyform clay
I would love to create charms for my daughter! Different bracelet and necklace beads and stuff would be fun!
I would make necklaces and bracelets.
I’d love to spend time with my grandson making things and teaching him to create ☺
My favorites are flowers, roses and candies