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"Evangeline Times Everything" Whimsical Wall Figure

Every inch of Evangeline Times Everything wall figurine is carved with details.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-225 -- More Projects » (Continued from Page 2)
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Figure J
17. The bells on the top of the clock are formed by hand rolling two small clay balls and shaping them with your fingers until they resemble half circles. Attach by scoring and adding slip (figure J).

18. Attach the head to the body by scoring and slipping. Press with your fingers to smooth the clay out on the front and back of the figurine. Add a few small pieces of clay around the neck to strengthen and shape this area.

19. Stamp press the carved swirl stamp onto the entire dress until a consistent pattern develops.

20. Allow the piece to air dry for a few hours until it reaches a leathery consistency.

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Figure K
21. Turn the figurine over and hold it gently with one hand while cutting out a notch from the back of the clay for hanging with a clay-cutting tool (figure K). Lay the figure face up onto the canvas board for drying.

22. The figurine has to dry for approximately a week to 10 days depending on the climate.

23. Bisque-fire the figurine in an electric kiln approximately 3- to 4 hours. Let cool.

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Figure L
24. Glaze the wall figure using small paintbrushes and a variety of glazes. For the clock details use a small paintbrush to very carefully glaze the face of the clock. The shoes also require a small paintbrush (figure L).


25. Once the glazing is complete the figurine is ready to be fired for a second time. This time the glaze firing takes approximately 2 to 3-hours. Let cool.


26. Add a wire hook to the back of the wall figure. Lay the figure face side down onto a soft pillow. Form the wire hook with needle nose pliers and attach it to the back of the "Evangeline Times Everything" whimsical wall figure.


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Also in this Episode
That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-225
•Backyard Fire Pit
•"Play me a Song" African Print Appliqué Fabric Art Pillow
•"Evangeline Times Everything" Whimsical Wall Figure
•Silly Scoop
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