Snowfriends Votive

Time to Complete: Less than an Hour

Preheat oven to 275º F.

Step 1

For each snowman, use Clay Knife to cut ½ block of Whipped Cream for head, 1½ blocks for body and ¼ block for each arm. Condition pieces separately by kneading until soft and smooth. Roll shapes at left; press arms to body at shoulders. Make 6 snowmen. Condition last Whipped Cream block and roll 6 small oblong balls for noses.

Step 2

Cut 1 block each of Clover and Pomegranate into eighths. Roll 3 cut pieces of each color into balls and flatten into discs; use finger to flatten one edge of each disc. Place discs on top of snowmen bodies, flat edges to back. Roll 9 tiny balls of each color for buttons; press 3 buttons to each body, alternating colors. Roll remaining clay into two ropes and press flat; cut scarf tails and press to bodies, shaping slightly with fingers.

Step 3

Cut 1 block each of Clover and Pomegranate into eighths. Roll 3 cut piece of each color into balls and flatten into discs; use finger to flatten one edge of each disc. Place discs on top of snowmen bodies, flat edges to back. Roll 9 tiny balls of each color for buttons; press 3 buttons to each body, alternating colors. Roll remaining clay into two ropes and press flat; cut scarf tails and press to bodies, shaping slightly with fingers.

Step 4

Assemble snowmen hand-to-hand around glass votive.

Step 5

Bake clay according to Basic Instructions.