Sculpey Clay Instructions

Manufacturer's Instructions for Sculpey, Sculpey III, Sculpey Amazing Eraser Clay, Sculpey Bake & Bend

Warning!
For children over 8 years of age only. For use under adult supervision.
Caution!
Read the instructions before use follow them and keep them for reference.
Contents:
Modelling material consists of PVC, plasticizer, fillers and colourants.

Instructions for activity
1. Start with clean hands and work area. Good working surfaces include a glass or metal surface, disposable foil, or wax paper. Do out place unbaked clay on furniture, flooring, carpeting, or fabric. Work from light colours to dark colours. Knead clay until soft and smooth.
2. Shape and tool into desired form. Pieces thicker than 12mm (1/2”) may need “bulking out” with crumpled aluminium foil and/or armature wire. To clean hands use isopropyl alcohol, baby oil or handy wipes, and then soap and water.
3. Baking the clay must be carried out by the supervising adult. Bake each clay brand according to baking instructions in the Baking Guide below. DO NOT MICROWAVE. DO NOT exceed the recommended temperature or baking time. Check the accuracy of your oven. Do NOT over bake or exceed the recommended temperature. Use GOOD ventilation.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, baked pieces became hard and can be polished, sanded, drilled, carved and painted with 100% acrylic points. If using oil-based paints or water-based acrylics, the items can be sealed with a glaze before or after pointing. Pottery on dishes made with polymer clays should be used for decorative purposes only, not with food, beverages or smoking materials

Baking Guide for Clay Types

*For gas mark ovens, try I/2 gas mark for all clay types and use a Celsius Thermometer to check baking temperature for accuracy.

Safety Information
Do not place the material in the mouth. Do not place modelling cloy on fine furniture. Do not exceed a temperature of 130°C or harmful gases maybe produced. Do not exceed hardening time of 30 minutes. The hardening process is not part of the function of the toy and should be carried out by the supervising adult. Use a domestic oven thermometer, e.g. bimetal to measure the temperature. Do not use a glass thermometer. Do not use a microwave oven.
Advice for adult supervision
This chemical toy is for use only for children over the age of 8 years. Read and follow these instructions, the safety rules and the first aid information and keep them for reference. Incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury and damage to health. Only carry out those activities which are listed in the instructions. Because children’s abilities vary so much, even within age groups, supervising adults should exercise discretion as to which activities ore suitable and safe for them. The instructions should enable supervisors to assess any activity to establish its suitability for a particular child. The supervising adult should discuss the warnings, safety information and the possible hazards with the child or children before commencing the activities. Particular attention should be paid to the safe handling of alkalis, acids and flammable liquids. The area surrounding the activity should be kept clear of any obstructions and away from the storage of food. It should be well lit and ventilated and close to a water supply. A solid table with a heat resistant top should be provided. The working area should be cleaned immediately after currying out the activity Safety rules 
Keep younger children under the specified age limit and animals away from the activity area. Store chemical toys out of reach of young children. Wash hands after carrying out activities. Clean all equipment after use. Do not use any equipment which has not been supplied with the set or recommended in the instructions for use. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the activity urea.
General First Aid Information
In case of accidental overheating and inhalation of poisonous gases: remove person to fresh air and seek immediate medical advice. In case of doubt seek medical advice without delay. Take the chemical and/or product together with the container with you. In rave of injury always seek medical advice, DISPOSAL: Used Sculpey polymer clay can be disposed with the normal waste.

POLYFORM PRODUCTS COMPANY 1901 ESTES AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60008, U.S.A.
www.sculpey.com
Made in the U.S.A
DISTRIBUTED IN THE UK & IRELAND BY:
OASIS ART & CRAFT PRODUCTS LTD.,
GOLDTHORN ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY11 7JN
TEL: 01562144522