How to make a polymer clay candy cane
A red and white candy cane, twisted just like a real one.
All the colours for this idea in one kitPolymer Clay Kit · €39.95See the kit - Level
- Very easy
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Steps
- 8 steps
What you need
Clay in these colours
- Red
- White
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
Roll a red ball.
Roll a white ball the same size.
Roll the red ball into a long strand.
Roll the white ball into a strand of the same length.
Lay the strands side by side, touching.
Twist them around each other.
Carefully roll the twisted strand smooth.
Bend the top over like a walking stick and stand it upright. Done!
Tip
The tighter you twist, the thinner the stripes get.
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
€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.
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