Sculpey Soufflé™ Pet Treat Jar

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 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.

Paint the outside of the jar with the DecoArt enamel. I recommend this paint for glass because, after curing, it’s permanent. I used 3 coats. The DecoArt Enamel cures completely in 4 days; but you can work with the jar after a few hours drying time.

Roll a flat sheet of Souffle Cherry Pie about the thickness of a nickel. Cut out a circle to fit the top of the canning jar lid. Set the red circle aside on a piece of card stock.

Place a small ball of Souffle Latte and Cowboy into the two paw molds and cat face mold. Press the clay in firmly, then trim flat across the top with your clay blade. Squeeze Liquid Sculpey into the other molds as desired. I made Pearl color fish bones, White heart tag, a Red heart, Red Kitty dish, and Yellow bow. I also experimented with Calico cats by adding gold and black into the mold with a toothpick, baking for 2 minutes, then pouring the Pearl in and baking again. The Liquid Sculpey Bakeable Medium and the other clays can be baked together at 275 °F for 30 minutes. Details, like the cat’s eyes and names on the pet tag and bowl, can be added with a Sharpie after the pieces are baked.

Make a small ball of Sculpey Souffle. Flatten the ball and dot Oven Bake Clay Adhesive on both sides. Press the flattened ball onto the jar. Press your baked molded shape onto the flattened ball. This will allow your shapes to conform to the curved surface of the jar. Do this for all shapes except the fish bones. Bake the jar with the shapes on it for 30 minutes. Cool

Using Superglue, attach your selected shapes onto the red circle and the circle onto the lid. Also use Superglue to attach the fish bones. Let dry, add a ribbon and enjoy!