Sculpey Souffle 3-Color Mokume Gane Cocktail Ring

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 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.

Sheet each of the conditioned clays out on the third from the widest setting on the clay conditioning machine. Use the 1-inch square cutter to cut out a square of each of the colors. Set the remaining colors back with the other unused clay.

Stack the 3 layers on top of each as shown.

Run the stacked clays through the clay conditioning machine on the same setting as before. Accordion fold the stack as shown. Repeat this process one more time. Place the folded clay on the small smooth tile. Roll over the clay with the acrylic with light-medium pressure to seal the folded layers.

Press the medium and small Style n’ Detail tools into the clay in a random pattern. Start with the medium and then fill in the spaces with the smaller tool.

Make a thin slice across the top of the clay. It may make it easier to slightly curve the blade with your thumbs on the top of the blade. Set this top slice to the side.

You can make the same slices on the edges of the stack of just use the stack as it is. Position the square ring finding in an interesting spot and firmly press it into the stack. Remove the ring and trim to the marks left by the edges of the ring.

Gently fit the trimmed square to the ring finding. Use your Super Slicer to remove any excess clay on the top edges of the finding. Bake as directed. Once the ring has baked and cooled, use a craft blade to gently remove the baked clay. Apply the instant glue to the finding and press the clay back into place.

Remember that first slice? Why not put that slice on a small piece of conditioned Raspberry, rolled out on the widest setting. Gently roll it into place with the acrylic roller, then use the medium Style n’ Detail tool to texture in the larger holes. (Don’t use the smallest tool again). Then repeat the steps above to add it to another jewelry finding.