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How to make a polymer clay turtle

A turtle with a spotted shell.

Turtle
All the colours for this idea in one kitPolymer Clay Kit · €39.95See the kit
Level
Easy
Time
About 20 minutes
Steps
6 steps

What you need

Clay in these colours

  • Dark green
  • Light green
  • Black
  • Pink

All these colours are in the Polymer Clay Kit (82 colours). See the kit

  • Sculpting tools from the kit
  • An oven, an oven thermometer and baking paper. An adult does the baking.

Step by step

  1. Roll a dark green ball and press the bottom flat for the shell.

  2. Roll a small dark green sausage and press it around the bottom as a rim.

  3. Make flat light green circles and press them onto the shell.

  4. Make four thick light green legs and press them in place under the rim.

  5. Roll a light green ball and press it against the front as the head.

  6. Press black eyes, a black mouth and pink cheeks onto the head. Done!

Tip

Press the parts firmly in place so they don’t break off after baking.

An adult does the baking

  • Preheat to 120–125 °C, never above 130 °C
  • 15 minutes per 6 mm of thickness, max. 12 mm and 30 minutes
  • Oven only: no air fryer or microwave
  • Let it cool completely; attach cords and beads only after that
Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours
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Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours

€39.95incl. VAT

82 colours of oven-bake clay, a work mat, a roller, sculpting tools and keyring parts in a storage box. Not suitable for children under 8; an adult does the baking.

See the kit
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