How to Make Sculpey Clay
Sculpey is the name brand of a popular type of polymer clay. Polymer clay is pliable and hardens when baked in an oven. A kiln is not required. This clay can hold an impression and can be cut, shaped, wrapped, stenciled and painted. Food coloring or dye can be added while kneading the clay. Sculpey clay projects could be jewelry, dolls, 3-D paintings, cars, animals, a hand or footprint keepsake and magnets.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups cold water
- Food coloring or dye (optional)
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Combine cornstarch and baking soda in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in cold water, slowly. The mixture should be smooth.
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Stir constantly while the mixture thickens. It should resemble instant mashed potatoes.
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Dump the clay onto a clean counter or plate. Cover with a damp towel.
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Knead the mixture when it is warm or cooled. Add food color or dye at this stage if desired. Work the color into all parts of the clay for an all-over color or partially for a two-toned design. The clay is now ready to be shaped and then baked in the oven.
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Tips & Warnings
Separate the dough into portions and dye different colors.
Food coloring or dyes will transfer the dye to hands. Wear gloves and other protective clothing if desired.
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- Photo Credit colorful clay image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.com
Comments
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I cannot wait to get started.Thankyou.
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it works! thanks yaa :D
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I Loved this idea, but when I tried it step-by step, I went to knead the clay and it crumbled before me. I tried to continue to knead it in hopes that it just took a while to stick to itself, I found that this did help, but it was still falling apart. Fed up with it I put it back over medium heat and added a 1/4 cup more of water. This time, when I let it dry with the damp towel, I began kneading the mixture as soon as it was cool enough to touch. This definitely helped...I was at least able to create what I was hoping for...not exactly as planned, but close enough, and I found that it really only able to sculpt it like clay if my hands were damp. Otherwise it would get crumbly again... I suggest keeping a damp towel next to you while sculpting if you choose to venture into this recipe.
