SCULPEY USER GUIDE

Basic Instruction

*Start with clean hands and work area. Good working surfaces includes a glass or metal surface, disposable foil, or wax paper.
*Work light colors before dark colors to avoid staining clay.
*Condition clay by kneading it until soft and smooth.
*When concentrating two pieces of clay together, press firmly to ensure that they stick together after baking.
*Bake on an oven-proof glasses or metal surface. Use baking Table to determine the time and temperature.
*DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. Do not exceed the recommended temperature or baking time.
*Children using clay should be supervised at all times. All baking should be done by adult.
*Sculpey clays should be used for decorative purposes only and not with food, beverage or smoking materials.

Changing Consistency of Clay

Sculpey clays have the unique ability to be made as firm or as soft as you like. To make your clay softer, simply add a few drops of Clay Softener into a handful of clay and knead until mixed. To make your clay more firm, leach the clay by the following steps below.
*Roll your clay into a sheet.
*Sandwich your flat clay between 8-10 sheets of plain white copy paper.
*Place a weight on top your clay (a phone book works great) and allow to sit for 8-24 hours.
*when you are done, you will have a clay that is the perfect consistency for you.

Pre-Baking Test

The accuracy of home oven temperatures may vary significantly and will affect the baking of your clay. To test temperature of oven prior to baking your finished piece, always use the following pre-bake test.
*Pinch off a small ball of clay. Shape a disc 1/2" in size, approximately 1/4" thick.
*Refer to the instructions for baking time and temperature.
*Remove from oven and check color. Any darkened areas indicate that your oven is to hot.
*If your oven is too hot, lower your oven temperature by 5C (10F)and try this test again.

Baking Table

Use the table below to determine how long and at what temperature your clay should be baked. Always use an oven thermometer to confirm that the temperature in the oven is the same as that shown on the dial.

Sculpey Original
Temperature - 130C (275F)
Time - 15 minutes per 6mm (1/4")

Sculpey III
Temperature - 130C(275F)
Time - 15 minutes per 6mm (1/4")

Premo!
Temperature - 130C(275F)
Time - 30 minutes per 6mm (1/4")

Sculpey Ultralight
Temperature - 130C(275F)
Time - 20 minutes per 6mm (1/4")