Ooh, I'll have to check the earring/jewelry areas next time I'm out shopping. That's a great idea and I'd never have thought to look there.
I did a test run between the Sculpey III, which is $2.79 per 2 oz. and the Sculpey Bake Shop, which is $0.97 at Wal Mart. I like the way the more expensive Sculpey handles. It's stiffer and can hold more interesting shapes. The cheaper Bake Shop version seems to be tackier, softer, and harder to shape. But who can argue with 97 cents? It's great for an apple.
I made a new batch of goodies today. A few squash, lemons, more bananas, a botched attempt at cabbage, and a truck load of peppers and tomatoes! I'll post pics later.
Thanks for the kind compliments!