sculpey iii polymer clay

Sculpey III is a soft, sculptable, non-drying polymer clay that remains pliable until baked. It’s beginner- and kid-friendly, allowing easy shaping, smoothing, and reshaping prior to curing in an oven.

Bake Sculpey III at 275°F (130°C) for 15 minutes per 1/4 in (6 mm) of thickness. Do not microwave Sculpey III, and do not exceed the recommended temperature or baking time.

Store Sculpey III in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and below 77°F (25°C); polypropylene (PP) containers or sealed bags are recommended. When stored properly, oven-bake clays like Sculpey III can remain usable for a few years. Refrigeration or freezing can help extend shelf life.

Sculpey III is available in several pack sizes, including 8-ounce bars, 1-ounce bars (often sold in 30-piece sampler packs), and 1-pound packs.

The 30-piece sampler includes these one-ounce colors: Red, Deep Red Pearl, Red Hot Red, Just Orange, Yellow, Lemonade, Glow in the Dark, Granny Smith, Emerald, Teal Glitter, Teal Pearl, Turquoise, Blue Glitter, Sky Blue, Navy Pearl, Blue, Purple, Spring Lilac, Violet Glitter, Pink Glitter, Ballerina, Beige, Gold, Chocolate, Suede Brown, Black, Silver, Translucent, Pearl, and White.

Sculpey III is suited for a wide range of crafts, including jewelry-making, small figurines, DIY home décor items, and mixed-media projects. Its soft, reshaping formula makes it useful for many small-scale and beginner-friendly creations.

Protect your work area because uncured clay can stain or damage surfaces. Use an oven-safe work mat, wax paper, a metal baking sheet, or disposable foil while shaping and baking to keep surfaces clean and make cleanup easier.

Before baking, Sculpey III stays soft and flexible and will not air-dry, so you can shape and reshape it until ready. It hardens only when cured in a home oven according to the baking instructions.

In very hot conditions Sculpey III can begin to soften or partially cure. Avoid storing clay above 77°F (25°C), in direct sunlight, or inside a parked car. Keeping clay in a cool, shaded place or using refrigeration/freezing can help protect and extend its usable life.