Amazing Eraser Monster

Scare away mistakes with the Amazing Eraser Monster. This Sculpey clay baking project is the perfect back to school craft for kids because it's adorable, and it'll get you excited to get back into a desk. These funny, little monsters would also be great Halloween crafts for kids to make and hand out to friends. It is so cool that you can make your own eraser rather than just buying one at the store. This unexpected eraser is extra awesome because it's made from clay, and who knew that clay could erase?

Materials:

• Sculpey® Amazing Eraser Clay Kit, 7 pieces
• Sculpey® Modeling Tool Set

Instructions:

Notes: Do not use unbaked clay on unprotected furniture or finished surfaces.  Start with clean hands and work surface area. Good work surfaces include wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Knead clay until soft and smooth. For best results, clean your hands in between colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces together firmly.  Bake on oven-proof glass or metal surface at 250° (120 °C) for 20 minutes per 1/4” (6 mm) thickness.  For best baking results, use an oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME. Wash hands after use.  Baking should be completed by an adult.

1.) Begin by preheating oven to 250 °F (120 °C). Test temperature with oven thermometer for perfectly cured clay.

2.) Shape a ½ block of the Green into a tear drop for the body. Using the purple modeling tool, cut a line into it for the mouth. Using a 1/8 block shape into two logs for the arms. Using the purple modeling tool, press lines into the larger ends of the log for hands.

3.) Using the Yellow, make two flattened circles for the eyes.  Make sure that one is slightly smaller than the other. Also make two small triangles for the teeth.

4.) Using the Purple, make two very small balls for the center of the eyes.



5.) To assemble the monster: Attach the eyes and eye centers to the face, the teeth to the side of the mouth and the arms to the side of the monster.

6.) Bake on oven-proof glass or metal surface at 250° (120 °C) for 20 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) of thickness. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT exceed the above temperatures or recommended baking time. Baking should be completed by an adult.

Tip:
Make sure to press the pieces together firmly when assembling your monster!