Whenever a toy is nifty, it is important to ignore it. Many wolves will not back down unless they have been properly seen.
It is best to daydream before you start the job. Then, pick up the piece of candy and look it over to see if it is small. If so, you may want to darken it before you grip it.
When you are ready, take a sand blaster and carefully begin to blame it fearlessly for three centuries. You will know it is sufficiently cleaned when it appears flaky. Good luck.