Sculpey Bake Shop® Bendy Dinosaur

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 285 °F (140 °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 285°F (140 °C) for 20 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.

Take your bar of Green clay and shape it into an oblong oval shape.

Gently pinch and create a long neck and head and a long tail.

Turn your dinosaur over and use the side of a paintbrush or toothpick and make four quadrants for the legs by making a criss-cross pattern.

Gently pinch and shape the four legs.

Roll 12 or so tiny Yellow balls for spots.

Press these spots onto the back of your Dinosaur.

Bake according to package directions. Allow to cool.

Paint on little eyes using your Black and White acrylic paints.