Sculpey III® Tasseled Dream Catcher

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 15 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.

Flatten Peach Sculpey III® to a sheet 1/8” thick.
Cut out a circle using a 4-3/8” cutter.

Cut out a 1/2” hole from the center.

Cut out two 1/4” holes along the edges, one directly above and one directly below the center hole.
Cut out four 1/4” holes around the center hole.

Make four more 3/16” holes in between the medium sized holes in the center.

Use the Blunt Point Tool to make a series of radiating holes out from the center design as shown.

Place a 3/16” hole at the tips of the previous pattern.

Make three more 1/4” holes alongside the bottom and on each side of the center hole.
Bake following the baking instructions for Sculpey III®.
Allow to cool completely before handling.

Add the ribbon for a hanger through the top hole.
Bundle six brown yarns together for each of the outer most holes. Half the bundle of six yarns and push the loop through the hole. Pull the tails through the loop and secure.
The next two bundles working toward the middle are each three brown and three tan yarns.
The next two bundles working toward the middle are each six tan yarns.
The center bundle is six white yarns.
Trim the ribbon and the yarns as desired.