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Clay projects
How to Make a Seated Polymer Clay Dog
A seated dog is a useful clay exercise because broad shapes can suggest the animal without fine fur or standing legs.
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How to Make a Polymer Clay Bear for Beginners
A simple bear can be built from a pear-shaped body, a round head and several small flattened ovals.
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How to Sculpt a Tiny Clay Rabbit
For a first clay rabbit, choose a seated pose with short, substantial ears.
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How to Make a Simple Clay Penguin
A clay penguin offers practice in contrast: a dark rounded body, a light belly and a few small accents.
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How to Make a Clay Turtle with a Simple Shell
A low clay turtle is a manageable project because the shell, head and legs can all stay close to the work surface.
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How to Sculpt a Simple Clay Bird
A resting bird can be suggested by one teardrop body, a small beak and broad wing shapes.
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How to Make a Clay Mushroom Scene
A clay mushroom scene can begin with one sturdy stalk, one cap and a low base.
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How to Sculpt a Polymer Clay Pumpkin
A miniature clay pumpkin needs only a rounded body, broad vertical grooves and a short stem.
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How to Make a Small Clay Gift Box
A clay gift box is an exercise in flat faces, broad ribbon strips and controlled corners.
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How to Make a Simple Clay Flower Bouquet
A small clay bouquet reads through its overall shape and color grouping.
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How to Sculpt Short Hair in Polymer Clay
Short clay hair is easiest to control when you first treat it as a cap with a clear silhouette.
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How to Sculpt Long Hair on a Small Clay Figure
Long hair on a clay miniature can provide both a recognizable outline and useful contact with the shoulders.
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