GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
There’s nothing quite as precious as a newborn baby — they really do grow so fast! Sculpey is thrilled to offer the Keepsake Oven Bake Clay Frame Kit to help parents remember how small their infants were when they entered the world. Clay products only require infants to remain still for short periods and are safe to use on their sensitive skin.
HOW TO USE
- 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 the clay into a roughly rectangular shape slightly larger than 4 x 6 in (10.2 x 15.2 cm). Make sure to roll the clay to 0.39 in (1 cm) thickness so that it will fit behind the glass pane
- Cut out the rectangle – we have included a template in the kit for you to use
- 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. For best results, you may have to hold your infant above the clay when making the impression.
- 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.
- Use the included detail tool to write out the date and your baby’s age
- 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
- Use the double-sided tape in the kit and tape it to the matte included and add to the frame.
OTHER TIPS
- Add glitter into the clay for a sparkly hand print
- Press in your pet’s ID tag if made from metal
- Use stamps to stamp out a name or date
- Add mica powder to the print area
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 a gloss glaze on the keepsake to give it a shiny look
