Glow in the Dark Sculpey® Glow Monster

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 15 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.

Shape 1/2 bar of Glow Green into an egg shape.

Stand the egg shape upright. Press it down slightly to flatten the bottom. Then use your fingertips to pull clay down in a puddle around the bottom.

Make two little horn shapes from Glow Blue. These should have one fat end and a pointed end. Press the fat end onto the side of the head. Bend the horns up.

Make a flat round White eye, and a flat round Glow Orange iris, and a Black pupil.

Layer the eye pieces onto the front of the head.

Make a long skinny Black taper for the mouth and a little Glow Orange tongue.

Press the mouth into place first.

Make a little dent above the mouth with the scoop tool, then press the tongue into the dent with the scoop tool

Bake the Monster following the baking instructions above.

After baking, expose the monster to bright light for at least 5 minutes and then when you turn all the lights off he will glow in the dark!