Sculpey Soufflé™ Tube Bead Necklace

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 (also called Curing):

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake/cure 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/curing; however please note that the baking/curing 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.

From 1/2 bar of Cabernet, make a thick log. Border it with four thin strings of Yellow Gold Glitter.

Roll and twist the rope to a 10” rope.

Fold the rope in half and then in half again.

Roll and twist again to 10”.

Fold in half and in half again.

Roll the log to 8” long.

Divide the log into four 2” sections.

Rub a very thin layer of corn starch on the Small Etch ‘n’ Pearl. The corn starch will help keep the clay from sticking.
Poke a hole through one of the 2” sections of clay, piercing it all the way through end to end.

While the clay is still on the Etch ‘n’ Pearl. Roll it on the work surface to thin it and make it longer to 8”.

Using a rolling cut. Slice through the clay until the Blade touches the metal rod. If you roll the clay while cutting, you will cut perfectly through to the rod.

Divide the 8” piece into four 2” pieces with the rolling cut.

Repeat for the three remaining pieces to make a total of 16 beads.
Put the beads on the skewers of the Bead Baking Rack and bake following the baking instructions for Sculpey Soufflé™.
Allow to cool completely before removing them from the skewers.

String the tube beads alternating with gold spacer beads on stretchy bead cord.
Tie an overhand knot to finish and trim the tails with scissors.