Tips for working with the Keepsake Impression Kit
- Knead the clay in your hands until it’s soft and pliable.
- Once the clay is soft, form a smooth ball and use the roller to flatten
- Wash and dry your baby’s hand/foot or your pet’s paw
- Press the foot with toes straight or hand with fingers splayed firmly into the clay. Leave room on the bottom or side for name / date.
- If your impression does not come out on your first try, don’t worry! Polymer clay remains flexible and soft until baked in your home oven, meaning you can re-create impressions as often as you’d like before baking.
- Use the included detail tool to write out the date and your baby’s age.
- If using as an ornament, then poke one or two holes at the top for the ribbon.
- Position clay on a baking sheet and place it in the oven to bake. Bake at 275 F for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
After baking
- Add details with acrylic paint
- Add stickers, beads and other accessories with glue
- Use letter beads to spell out your little one’s name and glue on using super glue
- Use Sculpey gloss glaze on the keepsake to give it a shiny look
