Sculpey III® Mug Topper

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.

Roll a sheet of White to a 1/8” thickness. Check to make sure the sheet is at least as large as the cup topper cutter. Do not cut through at this time.

Set the cutter aside for now. We will create a terrazzo effect on the clay by pinching bits of other colors and pressing them to the White background. Starting with the Plum color, sheet the clay very thinly and pinch off little bits. Apply them to the White clay with firm pressure.

After the Plum is applied randomly all over, roll it with the Clay Roller to make the sheet level again.

Flatten Violet Glitter to a very thin sheet. Pinch off bits and apply randomly. Roll with the Roller.

Lastly, repeat the process with Spring Lilac. Roll again to flatten and smooth.

Cut out the shape for the mug topper using the cup topper cutter. Smooth the cut edges with your fingertips.

Bake following the baking instructions for Sculpey III®.

Allow to cool completely before handling.