Premo Sculpey colors: cadmium red, black, white beige
Sculpey III colors: dusty rose, yellow
Kemper clay cutters: 5/8" circle, 3/4" heart (or use these patterns)
1. Shoes: Roll two 3/4" yellow balls into eggs. Lay them on their sides and press to slightly flatten the small ends. Pinch to slightly indent the sides. Attach with the small ends together and toes pointed out. Flatten two 5/16" yellow balls and press onto the ankles.
2. Legs: Roll a 1/4" x 7/8" black log; cut in half. Insert a straight pin into each leg so it exdents equally on both ends. Press one leg onto each ankle.
3. Shorts: Roll a 7/8" red ball and slice 1/8" off the top. Roll two 7/16" red balls and flatten to 1/4" thick. Pinch the edges and attach side by side to the bottom of the ball. Smooth the seams. Press onto the leg pins. Use the pin to make wrinkle lines in the shorts front and back. Roll two 3/16" white balls into ovals, flatten and attach to the shorts front as shown for buttons. Repeat on the back.
4. Chest: Roll a 9/16" black ball into a cone. Press the flat edge onto the top of the shorts and slightly flatten the chest. Round the top slightly and insert a pin so 1/4" extends.
5. Arms: Roll a 1/4"x2" black log and cut in half. Taper one end of each and attach this end to the top of the cone - Mickey has hardly any shoulders! Bend the arms at the elbows so they extend outward as shown. Insert a straight pin into each arm so half extends. Bake (see inside the back cover); let cool.
6. Gloves: Shape a 1/2" white ball into a mitten. Use the X-acto knife to make two 1/4" slices in the wide end, forming three fingers. Pull the fingers apart round and smooth the edges. Use the neddle to draw three lines on the back. Repeat to make another glove the reverse of the first.
7. Flatten two 1/4" white balls to 1/8" thick and attach one to the end of each arm. Press a glove onto each arm so the thumbs are up and slightly towards the back.
8. Head: Roll a 1" black ball (don`t put it on the body yet). Flatten beige to 1/16" thick and use the heart cutter to cut the face. Attach the center front of the ball.
9. Shape a 7/16" beige ball into a 1 3/4" long log. Press over the bottom of the heart, then slightly flatten, tapering the ends and pinching a triangular chin. Slightly smooth the seams.
10. Muzzle: Roll a 3/8" beige ball into an oval and flatten one end.Pinch the edges and attach above the chin as shown - the top should line up with the black corners of the head. Smooth the seam and the corners where the muzzle meets the cheeks.
11. Use the needle to draw the smile; make a tiny V on each end. Use your fingertips to soften the edges and open the mouth slightly. Roll a 1/8" rose ball, flatten and press into the center of the mouth for the tongue. Use the needle to indent the center.
12. Eyes: Roll two 3/16" white balls into ovals and flatten. Attach side by side, 1/16" apart, above the muzzle. Flatten two 1/16" black balls into ovals and press one onto the center bottom of each eye. Nose: Roll a 3/16" black ball into an oval and attach one small end to the ne of the muzzle. Attach the head to the body so Mickey is looking slightly upward. Ears: Flatten black clay to 1/5" and use the currle cutter to make two ears. Smooth and round the edges of the tops. Press edgewise onto the top back of the head, 3/8" apart, flat sides to the front. Bake; let cool.
1. Shoes: Roll two 3/4" yellow balls into eggs. Pinch to point the ends, making the toes slightly more pointed. Bend the backs upward. Toll two 1/4" yellow balls into 1/4" log logs and press one onto the bottom back of each shoe for the high heels. Use your finger to indent the center of each shoe.
2. Legs: Roll a 2/16" x 1 3/4" black log; cut in half. Bend the lower end of each to form an L and pinch the flatten it into a point. Attach the bent end to the top of the shoe and press it against the shoe so the leg extends upwards. Insert straight pins as shown. leaving 1/4" extending. Bake; let cool.
3. Dress: Roll an 11/16" red ball into a cone. Press the flat end onto the table and bend the top backward. Panties: Roll a 3/4" white ball. Press one side to flatten it so it will match the bottom of the dress and attach. Gently smooth the edges - don`t overdo it or you'll smear the colors. Skirt: Roll a 3/4" red ball to 4" long; flatten. Starting in the back, wrap one edge around her waist. Trim any excess and join the seam smoothly. Pinch the free edge to flare it in a wavy pattern. Use the side of the needle to imprint gather lines in the dress above the ruffle.
4. Panty ruffles: Flatten white clay to 1/8" thick and use the flower cutter to cut two ruffles. Hold the body so it`s tipped fowrad (Minnie is curtsying from her hips) and attach the flowers side by side at the bottom of the panties. Press the leg pins into the flowers - check to be sure she is balanced over her feet.
5. Sleeves: Roll two 3/8" red balls, flatten one side of each and attach the shoulders. Flatten twho 1/4" white balls and attach for the cuffs. Use the paintbrush handle to poke a 1/4" deep hole into each cuff. Use the needle to make gathers in the sleeves avove the cuffs. Collar: Flatten white to 1/16" thick and use the flower cutter to cut the collar. Attach to the dress top. Insert a straight pin through the collar, leaving 1/2" extending.
6. Arms: Roll two 5/16" black balls into 1/2" long tapered logs. Press the small ends into the holes in the sleeves. Insert a straight pin into the end of each arm with 1/4" extending. Bake for ten minutes: let cool.
7. Gloves: Shape a 5/8" white ball into a mitten. Use the "X-acto" knife to make two 1/4" slices in the wide end, forming three fingers. Pull the fingers apart Round and smooth the edges. Use the needle to draw three lines on the back Repeat to make another glove the reverse of the first.
8. Flatten two 1/4" white balls to 1/8" thick and attach one to the end of each arm. Press a glove onto each arm so the thumbs are forward. Raise the pinky fingers for a dainey look. Curve the forefinger and middle finger of her right hand towards the thumb as shown.
9. Head: Roll a 7/8" black ball (don`t put on the body yet). Flatten beige to 1/16" thick and use the 3/4" heart cutter to cut the face. Attach to the center front of the ball. Shape a 3/8" beige ball into a 1 1/2 long log. Slightly flatten, tapering the ends and pinching a traingular chin. Press around the bottom of the heart as shown.
10. Muzzle: Roll a 3/8" beige ball into an ova and flatten on end. Pinch out the sides. Attach as shown, aligning with the black corners of the head. Blend the seam. Eyes: Roll two 3/16" white balls into ovals; flatten.
Attach 1/16" apart above the muzzle. Flatten two 3/32" black balls into ovals and attach as shown. Nose: Roll a 3/16" black ball into an oval and attach one small end to the muzzle end. Ears: Flatten black clay to 1/4" and use the 5/8" circle cutter to make two ears. Pres onto theback of the head, 1/4" apart, flat sides forward. Round the top edges.
11. Use the needle to draw the smile: twist to make a dimple on each end. Use your fingertips to soften the edges and open the mount slightly. Flatten rose to 1/16" thick and use the 1/8" heart cutter to cut a tongue. Pres into the center of the mouth, point forward, and indent the center with the side of the needle. Attach the head fo the body so Minnie`s looking upward.
12. Bow: Shape two 7/16" red balls into fat traingles.Press them, points together, in front of her ears. Roll a 1/4" red ball into a 1/2" long snake, tapering the ends; wrap around the bow center. Use the needle to imprint knot lines. Polka dots: flatten white clay to 1/16" thick. Use the 1/8" circle cutter to cut lots of dots; press all over her bow and dress. Bake let cool. Use the pen to draw three eyelashes above each eye, as shown in the large photo on page 2.