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Original Sculpey® Knotted Paperweight

Original Sculpey® Knotted Paperweight

Designed by Amy Koranek
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A fun way to customize oven bake clays is with herbs or other dried inclusions. For this style we add pepper to Original White Sculpey® for an organic look and design. DIFFICULTY: Beginner/Intermediate
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Original Sculpey® - 1 lb / White
Sculpey Tools™ Clay Blades
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
  • Ground Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon measure
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Project Instructions

Step 1

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 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake clay on an oven-proof surface such as metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Oven Safe Work Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 15 minutes per ¼" (6 mm) of 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

Step 2

For this paperweight we will use 1/4 pound of Original White
Sculpey®.

Condition this amount of clay into a soft thick patty. Make a
divot in the center with your thumb.

Step 3

Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the divot.

Step 4

Working all around the divot, push clay in toward the middle until the pepper is surrounded.

Step 5

Keep conditioning the pepper into the clay until it is evenly distributed.

Step 6

If you want the clay to be more speckled, add another 1/4 teaspoon to the clay, and blend it in thoroughly.

Step 7

Roll the clay up into a ball.

Step 8

Roll the clay into an even log about 11” long and 1” thick.

Carefully form the clay log into a knot as shown.

Bake following the baking instructions for Original Sculpey®.