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Clay Flowers and Owls
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Now it's time to texturize with stamps, etc.
Three sizes of circles cut, and extra clay off to the side -- you can use this later!
Score around the object cutting through the clay.
All three circles stamped and ready for trimming.
Since they will overlap don't worry about the centers, except for the smallest one.
To make a simple flower, start with three sizes of circular forms.
The owls are made very much the same way. Added layers can be rolled quite thin, as long as your main owl shape is about 1/4" thick.
Cut shapes, stamp patterns, smooth edges, and then join pieces.
Time for trimming: use the stamp shapes to suggest the edge design or ignore them. Have fun - it does not have to be perfect!
* Be aware: Rounded cuts, rather than V-shaped ones, are less likely to crack!
Now - you can roll it out and start your owl, or another flower if you wish
DON'T FORGET: You will need a way to hang your artwork. Make a hole at the top if you plan to hang it on a wall, or two small holes top and bottom if attaching it with wire to a stick of some sort.
Okay - how about your extra clay, and what about the owl?
First you need to "wedge" the clay. Really - it is important! Ball it up and start kneading it with gusto and determination.
First - Please write your name on the paper!
Tidy up those ragged and sharp edges, even on the back.
It really does make a better finished product.
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Clay Flowers & Owls
Two flowers shown after joining the layers and fine-tuning the 3 dimensional aspects.
All three circles stamped and trimmed, but still a bit rough - and a blank center to deal with on the smallest one.
Attaching the layers: "score and slip"
Wet your knife and scratch both surfaces that are to be joined. Keep wetting and scratching until you have a muddy slurry - that's slip.
Finally finishing the center - try out different tools to make marks.
Curve your flower after completing the stamping and cutting. This can be done before or after joining but I usually do a bit before and a bit after.
* Flat shapes are more likely to crack!
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