Bake Shop Light™ Friendly Farm Characters

Getting Started:

Please make sure your work area is covered and you are not working on an unprotected surface. We recommend working on the Sculpey® Oven-Safe Work Mat, wax paper, metal baking sheet, or disposable foil. Uncured clay may damage unprotected furniture or finished surfaces. Be sure to cover your crafting area appropriately.

Start with clean hands, unwrap and knead clay until soft and smooth, or condition by running clay though a Pasta Machine. We recommend using a designated machine for clay purposes only. When working with multiple colors, clean hands with soap and water or baby wipes (we have found that baby wipes work best) before switching colors. Shape clay, pressing pieces firmly together. Wash hands after use.

Baking:

Begin by preheating oven to 275 °F (130 °C). After you are done creating; for best results bake clay on an oven-proof surface such metal, aluminum foil, an index card or the Sculpey® Clay Mat at 275°F (130 °C) for 30 minutes per 1/4" (6 mm) thickness according to package directions. Oven safe glass or ceramic surfaces are also acceptable for baking; however please note that the baking times may take longer as the glass or ceramic surfaces take longer to heat up. For best baking results, use an oven thermometer. DO NOT USE MICROWAVE OVEN. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME.

To make the cow:

• Paint flower pot white. Allow to dry.
• Paint black spots on the flower pot and allow to dry.
• Make 11/4” white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
• Make 1/2” pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
• Make two 1/8” black balls and press on for eyes.
• Make two 1/2” beige teardrops and press on for horns.
• Make two 3/4” white flat teardrops. Make two 1/2” pink thin teardrops and press on white teardrops. Press on head for ears.

To make the horse:

• Paint flower pot brown. Allow to dry.
• Make 11/4” brown ball and press on flowerpot for head.
• Make 1/2” beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
• Make two 1/4” white balls and two 1/8" black balls. Press on for eyes.
• Make 3/4" black teardrop. Press on top of head for hair. Make 1/2” x 11/2” black strip and press on back of head for mane. Use tool to press in lines.
• Make two 3/4" brown flat teardrops. Make two 1/2” beige thin teardrops and press on brown teardrops. Press on head for ears.

To make the pig:

• Paint flower pot pink. Allow to dry.
• Make 11/4” pink ball and press on flowerpot for head.
• Make 1/2” pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
• Make two 1/4” white balls and two 1/8" black balls. Press on for eyes.
• Make two 3/4" pink flat teardrops. Make two 1/2” hot pink thin teardrops and press on pink teardrops. Press on head for ears.

To make the sheep:

• Paint flower pot white. Allow to dry.
• Make 11/4” white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
• Mix beige and white to make light beige. Make 1/2” light beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
• Make two 1/8" black balls and press on for eyes.
• Make two 3/4" light beige flat teardrops. Press on sides of head for ears.
• Make approximately forty 3/8" -1/4” white balls. Press on head.

Bake all of the farm animals according to directions above in Step 1. Allow to cool. Tie on ribbon if desired.