Preheat oven to 275 °F. Test temperature with oven thermometer for perfectly cured clay. Condition all clay by kneading until it’s soft and smooth or running it through the Clay Conditioning Machine for several passes on the widest setting. Fold the clay in half after each pass and insert the fold side into the rollers first.

Condition the White clay. Roll through Clay Conditioning Machine from #1-#4, #1 being the thickest. Cut out 1 circle, using circle cutter. Set aside extra White until later.

Mix either 1oz White or 1oz Pearl with a pinch of Cobalt Blue Hue. Blend well until uniform in color. Roll this light blue mix through the Clay Conditioning Machine from #1-#4. Cut out a circle (same size as step 1) from the light blue sheet. **Please note: If making a sleeping girl a pinch of Cadmium Red Hue can be substituted for the Cobalt Blue Hue, then blend as directed.**

Cut the light blue circle in half. 1 half will be used for this ornament. The other can be set aside until later.

Make a small snake (about ¼” thick x 2” long). Roll this through the Clay Conditioning Machine lengthwise on #4 setting. Lay out flat on your work surface. Using the wavy blade from the Super Slicer set, cut 1 edge of the White clay. This will give you a “ruffle”.

Lay the straight edge of the White clay along the straight edge of the light blue ½ circle. Smooth the 2 pieces together. Detail the “ruffle” using your toothpick.

Condition the Pearl clay. Roll a log about ½” thick x 1” long. Lay this log in the center of your White circle. Be sure to leave room at the top and bottom of your log for the rest of the steps.

Cut 2 square pieces from the light blue scrap you set aside in step 3 and a pea sized ball from the same clay. Place the pea-sized ball of clay in the center of 1 of the light blue squares. Place the other light blue square over the top and gently seal the edges. Place the “pillow” at the top of the Pearl log on the White circle.

Condition the Beige clay. Use a bit to make a ball (about ¾”) for the head. Add a pinch of clay for the nose. Draw on closed eyes with the toothpick. Make an open mouth with the Needle Tool.

Ears are made using two ¼” balls of clay. Roll each ball into a small log and position on each side of the head. Poke the center with your Needle Tool and push against the head. This will attach the ears.

Hair can be added by making thin snakes of your choice of color (Burnt Umber works well). Attach the snakes to the top of the head.

Attach the head to the body (Pearl log) by using a small piece of toothpick. Insert one end of the toothpick into the Pearl log and the other end of the toothpick into the head. Press together.

Take a small amount of the Beige clay and roll a ball about ¼”. Gently roll this ball between your thumb and forefinger until it resembles a ball on a golf tee. Slightly flatten the ball. This will become the hand. Use the straight edge tool to make finger lines. Separate the “thumb” slightly from the rest of the fingers.

Make a 3/8” ball from the Pearl clay. Flatten to #4 in the Clay Conditioning Machine (or with your fingers). Cut one edge straight. Place the straight edge over the “golf tee” and up against the hand. Pick up the two pieces and roll the Pearl clay around the “golf tee”. This will become the sleeve.

Attach the sleeve to the body. Bend at the elbow and insert the thumb into open mouth.

Condition Glow-in-the-Dark clay. Cut out a few stars. Scatter on White circle.

For teddy bear: Condition small amount of Burnt Umber. Roll a 5/8” ball, then roll this into a log about ¾” long. Make a small cut lengthwise on one end of the log. Separate the clay on either side of the cut. These are the bear’s arms.

Add a 5/16” ball for the head. Attach the head to the body in between the arms. Add a pinch of clay for the bear’s nose. Draw closed eyes with the toothpick. Make 2 tiny balls (about 3/16”) and attach them where the ears should be. Poke the center of each with the Needle Tool and press towards the head. Place the bear next to the child’s body.

Finally…place the “top sheet” (light blue with ruffled edge) over the body, bear, and stars. Position the child’s arm to rest on top of the sheet. Press around the edges of the light blue sheet to attach it securely to the White bottom sheet.

Poke holes on either side of the pillow. A string can be strung through these after baking, so the ornament will hang.

Bake at 275 °F for an hour. Let cool and then hang.