Supplies:
- Sandtastik® Air Dry Modeling Clay - Terracotta
- String
- Pointed Clay Tool
- Small Bristle Brush
- Small Water Dish
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Mod Podge
Preparing Your Clay
Roll:
- 1 large sphere or egg form
- 1 small cone
Step 1
Ridges
Indent the string into the clay form to create a ridged texture.
Step 2
Score
Score the top of the pumpkin form by drawing lines with a pointed tool. This
technique roughs up the clay pieces and helps them stick together like velcro.
Step 3
Slip
Dip the brush into the water and scrub it back and forth over the scored lines. This will make the clay into slip and will act like a glue.
Step 4
Attach
Connect the stem to the pumpkin. Smooth the bottom of the stem onto the pumpkin form.
Step 5
Dry
Allow the clay to dry for 24 hours before painting it.
Step 6
Paint
Paint the clay in the preferred style.
Realistic Style
Painted to look like a real pumpkin found in nature.
Expressive Style
Painted with a facial expression.
Abstract Style
Painted with a design.
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