Bake Shop™ Snuggly Sloth

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 15 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.

Shape one of of the bars of Tan into a log that is thicker on one end.

Press the ball ended tool into the log to form a well.

Open the well up with your fingers. Create a ridge on either side of the well by pinching the clay upward.

Push the middle of each ridge back down with the ball ended tool. This will divide each ridge into two sections that can be pinched into legs.

Pinch and pull the divided ridge area into four little pointed legs.

Make four little teardrop shapes from Brown. Pinch one teardrop onto each of the legs to make little feet.

Set the sloth aside while you make a little branch for him to snuggle. Make a tiny log from Brown. Make six teardrop shapes from Green for leaves.

Press and flatten the leaves onto the sides of the branch.

Place the leafy branch in the well between the legs and feet. Pinch the feet together so that he’s holding the branch.

Add a flat White oval pancake to the head for his face area.

Add flat Brown ovals for the eyes and poke holes in them with the pointed tool. Add a little Black nose. Poke a hole in for the mouth. Bake the sloth following the baking instructions in Step 1. Allow to cool completely before handling.