Step 1
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Flatten a sheet of White clay bigger than the oval mirror. Cut out leaving 1/2" border all the way around.
Fold White clay border over edges of mirror creating ice pond.
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Penguins
Step 2
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BODY: Shape a 3/4" White ball into a cone. Flatten Black clay and cut out a 2" circle. Lay the cone into
the center of circle and wrap Black circle around body
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Step 3
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FINS: Roll a 1/2" ball into a log 1/2" long. Fold in half to create fins. Press one fin to each side of body.
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Step 4
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HEAD: Shape a 1/2" ball into a rounded triangle. Shape four 1/8" White balls into teardrops. Flatten and
place onto head using picture as a guide. Shape a 1/4" Orange ball into a triangle and press over face for
beak. Press a little ball under beak for lower lip. Press a hole for eyes with end of clay shaper and drop
in beads. Draw in feather marks with needle tool.
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Step 5
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SCARF: Roll two 1/4" diameter logs of Pacific Blue and Brilliant Blue. Lay logs side by side, alternating
colors. Cut off 1/4" sections and press flat. Wrap these sections around the neckline. Make streamers
using same technique.
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Step 6
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Press a toothpick into neckline area and trim off leaving 1/4" exposed. Press head over toothpick.
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Step 7
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HAT: Flatten out desired color for hat. Cut into a rectangle 2" x 3". Wrap around head trimming off
excess. Add a contrasting color ball to point of hat. Add brim using scarf technique.
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Step 8
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FEET: Roll a 1/2" ball into a log. Round off ends and fold in half. Add to bottom of penguin for feet.
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Step 9
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Add buttons, hearts or any other desired embellishments. For pink penguin, use the same technique
with the exception of alternating Raspberry and Mandarin.
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Step 10
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When the penguins have been positioned as desired, sprinkle with white embossing powder and
glitter if desired. Bake for 1 hour in pre-heated oven set at 265şF (130°C). Allow to cool.
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Playful Penguins
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