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"Champ the Cat" Supplies Needed:
Polymer Clay: Yellow, Orange, Beige & White
1 Round Toothpick
1/4" White Satin Ribbon
2 Black seed Beads for Eyes |
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Step #1: Roll a 1 1/2" ball of
Yellow for the BODY. Use a toothpick or paintbrush handle to make two
holes in the body for ARMS and LEGS. Step #2: Roll two 3/8" balls of White for CHEEKS.
Flatten to 1/4" thickness and press onto BODY. Roll a 1/4" ball
of Beige for NOSE. Shape into a triangle and press on BODY
above CHEEKS. Press in two seed beads for EYES. (Or make
them out of clay)
Step #3: Roll two 3/8" balls of Yellow for EARS.
Shape into triangles and press onto top of BODY. Roll a 3/8" ball of
Yellow into a rope for the TAIL and press on the back of BODY.
Make tiny stipes with pointed ends from Orange clay. Press on front and back of BODY. |
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Step #4: Roll two 1/2" balls of
Yellow for FEET. Flatten to 1/4" thickness and shape as shown.
Indent toes with toothpick and press on two orange stripes. Make a 1/4" hole in
narrow end of FEET for ribbon legs. Make the HANDS the
same as the FEET, using two 3/8" balls of Yellow. |
Baking Instructions:
Bake in a regular or toaster oven.
DO NOT use a Microwave Oven!!!!
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Step #5: Bake cat, hands and feet
at 275 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool in oven.
Step #6: Cut two 2" lengths of White Ribbon
for ARMS. Tie one end onto HANDS and glue other end into
BODY. Make the LEGS like the ARMS,
using 2 1/2" lengths of Ribbon. Try making different color cats.You can also put a
hook in the top of them to make them into Christmas Ornaments |
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