Tips for working with the Keepsake Frame Kit 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. To get started on your handprint keepsake, follow the steps below: 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. Take care to press down on the toes or fingers to get a solid imprint. 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. 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. Things to do with your Sculpey Keepsake Frame Kit Home décor – This beautiful MDF frame with real glass panes makes the perfect accessory to your home office, bedroom, nursery or living room. Gifts – This kit makes the perfect present for first time parents, grandparents and fur baby parents. Tips for Baking your Clay Keepsake Always use an oven thermometer to ensure proper baking temperatures Use an oven proof baking surface such as: glass, metal or our Sculpey Tools Oven-safe work mat. Bake your pieces in your home oven or a toaster oven. NEVER use a microwave. Use proper ventilation when baking. How to decorate your clay Keepsake Before baking Add glitter into the clay for a sparkly handprint Press in your dog’s ID tag if make 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
