Getting Started:

Condition clay by kneading in your hands until warm and pliable.

Roll a 1 ¼” ball of Red clay. Flatten bottom by pressing on work surface. With the toothpick, draw a line down the middle of the body from front to back to define wings.

Press a ¾” ball of Black to the front of the body. Press various size balls of Black to the body for spots. Roll six ¼” balls of Black for the feet.

Eyes and Antenna
Press two ¼” balls of White to the top of the head. Add tiny Black balls for the pupils. Roll a ¼” ball to 1/2” long and press flat. Apply to the back of the eyes for the eyelids. Cut two 1 ½” lengths of wire with wire cutters and bend one end about ¼”. Insert into head for antenna. Add two ¼” Black balls to the end of antenna. Press the six balls for the feet to the bottom of the body.