Farm Pals

Do you have a little Old McDonald in your house? Help them add to the menagerie by making Farm Pals with this great clay project idea. With a few simple steps, the farm will have a pig, horse, cow and a sweet sheep. Clay projects for kids are great boredom busters when the weather is wet outside, or whenever the kids whine about having nothing to do. Once finished, these little pals will spark the imagination of your little farmer and become a new favorite toy. The kids are going to love this fun kids' animal craft.

Materials:

• Pluffy®, Kit, one (1) block each: Beige, Black, Pink, Brown, Hot Pink, White
• Tool Set
• Four 1 ½" mini clay pot
• Acrylic craft paint: Black, White, Brown, Pink
• Paintbrush
• Ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 275°F for perfectly cured clay. Condition each color of clay for at least 2 minutes before you use it. For best results, clean hands in between colors.

To make cow:

1. Paint flowerpot white. Allow to dry. Paint black spots.
    
2. Make 1 ¼" white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Make ½" pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/8" black balls and press on for eyes.
    
5. Make two ½" beige teardrops and press on for horns.
    
6. Make two ¾" white flat teardrops.
    
7. Make two 1/2" pink thin teardrops and press on white teardrops. Press on head for ears.
    

To make horse:

1. Paint flowerpot brown. Allow to dry.
    
2. Make 1-1/4" brown ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Make 1/2" beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/4" white balls and two 1/8" black balls. Press on for eyes.
    
5. Make 3/4" black teardrop. Press on top of head for hair.
    
6. Make 1/2" x 1-1/2" black strip and press on back of head for mane. Use tool to press in lines.
    
7. 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 pig:

1. Paint flowerpot pink. Allow to dry.
    
2. Make 1-1/4" pink ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Make 1/2" pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/4" white balls and two 1/8" black balls. Press on for eyes.
    
5. 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 sheep:

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