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Making a clay tiger is an easy and fun project! In this article, we'll walk you through the entire process for forming a standing tiger out of clay, including the clay colors you'll need and what details you can add to make your clay tiger really stand out. Read on for our complete guide!

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Roll a smaller piece of orange clay into a ball.

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  1. Stick the head at the end of the body with a toothpick. To stick the head on, break a toothpick in half, then poke one of the halves of the toothpick in the place you're going to put the head. Stick the head onto the toothpick.
    • The toothpick will help the head stay and not fall off. Don't let any of the toothpick show up at the bottom, and make sure the toothpick doesn't stick out.
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    How do I make a real looking tiger?
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    Try adding some features like a more detailed face and more stripes. You could add whiskers by cutting small pieces of cord and sticking them into the clay before it dries.
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    How could I add a mane for a lion?
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    Add some extra clay around the neck and spread it out to look like a mane.
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Warnings

  • Do not cook clay that can't be cooked in the oven! It may cause a bad smell if it melts, or even a fire! Read the clay instructions before cooking first.
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Things You'll Need

  • Yellow, pink, orange, and black clay
  • Toothpick

About This Article

Deanna Ranlett
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Pottery & Ceramics Professional
This article was co-authored by Deanna Ranlett. Deanna Ranlett is a Pottery and Ceramics Professional and the Owner of Mudfire Inc. in Decatur, Georgia. With more than 22 years of experience in the ceramics industry and eight years of experience owning a studio, they specialize in glaze formulation, firing ceramic and pottery pieces, general clay projects, and screen printing for ceramics. Deanna holds a BFA in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics from Georgia State University. This article has been viewed 105,902 times.
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  • Siddhartha Pandey

    Siddhartha Pandey

    Mar 13, 2017

    "My sir told to write steps to make a tiger of clay. Thanks for this article, it helped me a lot."
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