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.
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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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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I make a real looking tiger?Community AnswerTry 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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QuestionHow could I add a mane for a lion?Community AnswerAdd some extra clay around the neck and spread it out to look like a mane.
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Tips
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Use a toothpick to hold the head in place.Thanks
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Make sure you don't put too many stripes on the face, or it may block the eyes and/or nose.Thanks
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You can also make a sitting tiger if you'd like.Thanks
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.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Yellow, pink, orange, and black clay
- Toothpick
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