Crazy Clay Creature Craft

This Crazy Clay Creature is the perfect end-of-the-school-year gift for teachers or Father's Day gift for dad. Kids can do the rolling and design work, while parents handle the cutting and baking.

Supplies & tools:

• Sculpey® clay: Sunny Side Up, Wasabi, Tropical Teal, Pomegranate, or colors of choice (Note: One package of Sculpey clay is used for the basic pot. Features are made with small amounts of other colors.)
• Floral arranging foam
• Onion grass
• Toothpicks
• Small sharp knife
• Aluminum foil
• Cutting board
• Wire cutters or sharp scissors

Directions:

1. Soften clay following directions on Sculpey® package.

2. Shape clay into a pot using one of three methods:
   1. Roll clay into a ball and, using thumbs and fingers, mold into a pot.
   2. Using a small piece of clay, create a 2-inch circle for the base of the pot. Flatten the rest of the clay, creating a rectangle that will go around the base circle to form the sides of pot.
   3. Using a small piece of clay, create a 2-inch circle for the base of the pot. Using the rest of the clay, roll it into a long “snake” and coil it around the base creating the sides of pot.

3. Create facial features using small amounts of clay; press eyes, nose, etc., gently on the pot as desired. Refer to the photo for suggestions. Use toothpicks and a small sharp knife for cutting clay if desired.
   
   NOTE: If the pot tends to lean or spread out, crumple up aluminum foil and place it inside the pot to maintain its shape while baking.
   
   OPTIONAL: Gently wrap a piece of aluminum foil around the outside of the pot to help maintain its shape while baking.

4. Follow directions on Sculpey® package for baking the clay creature. Bake at 275° F for 30 minutes.

5. When clay is cool, cut floral arranging foam to fit inside of the pot; push it in so it remains secure. Using wire cutters and scissors, cut onion grass to desired length and insert it into the floral arranging foam.

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