Souffle Extruded Twisted Bracelets

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.

Roll the Guava and Orange mixes into logs, but into about 2-1/2 inches long and cut down the center of each one.

Stack with alternating colors as shown. Roll to create a log that will fit into your extruder.

Extrude the clay! I made two extrusions. Yumm, I’m craving sherbet now!

Gather the ends on one side and check to see how the metal cord end fits – adding or removing strands. Hold the group of cords vertically and gently twist the cords. Trim the ends and gently fit around your wrist for proper sizing before fitting the cord ends in place.

Place on your baking tray and curve into shape. Bake as directed above. After baking and cooling, remove the cord end and glue into place. Add the bracelet clasp hardware and wear!

I had another idea for blending the colors, so I added a third color (Igloo) at both ends and the center of the logs as shown.

Shape to the extruder diameter and extrude. Twist and trim the edges before shaping into an oval. Aren’t the colors nice? I even fitted it around my wrist to make sure that it wasn’t too big or too small.

Roll out a small piece of the Premo Accents Bronze (or use one of the Souffle colors of the bracelet) on a medium thin setting on the clay conditioning machine. Trim into thin strips and wrap around the each end of the bracelet near the edges (but not right at the edges). NOTE: I textured my Bronze strips with a piece of sandpaper.

Shape on your baking tray (I use box flaps) and bake according to the directions above in Step 1.