Mold St. Nicholas and his bag of toys...

This faux clay cookie version is shaped using a Cotton Press mold by AMACO. You can paint
it in a variety of styles and colors. My version is just one way to interpret the casting. Copy
it if you like or make your own color choices to match your personal ornament collection.

       This terracotta cotton press mold was acquired about thirty years ago; I'm not certain of it's age. It was produced by American Art Clay Co., Inc. in IN. Saint Nicholas is dressed in a Victorian, fur trimmed, red wool coat. He holds up his green trousers with a giant brass buckle and carries a sack of toys for good children, of course. 

       I gave him some rosy red cheeks and a winter white beard. Under his coat is a burgundy wool vest with big brass buttons down the front. His boots are classic black. This flat back, molded Santa was made using Sculpey oven-bake clay. This clay is quite durable and may be painted with non-toxic acrylic paints. Make sure to seal the surfaces with some kind of clay varnish once you are satisfied with the painted finishes. He looks as new as when he was first painted over 25 years ago!