A+ Axolotl

Step 1

Body

Roll a long teardrop form out of clay.

Step 2

Legs

Roll 4 short cylinders out of clay.

Attach each cylinder to the body using a small amount of water.

Step 3

Feet

Pinch the ends of each cylinder until they come to a point.

Make two small cuts into each leg using scissors.

Step 4

Tail

Roll a long cylinder out of clay.

Attach the cylinder to the body starting on the top, wrapping it around the rear and underneath the large cone form.

Pinch the cylinder flat.

Step 5

Mouth

Cut a large opening on the head with the knife tool to create the animal’s mouth.

Step 6

Eyes

Insert two buttons into the animal’s head above the mouth.

Step 7

Gills

Cut a piece of chenille into 6 pieces.

Insert 3 of the chenille pieces into one side of the animal’s face and the other 3 into the opposite side.

Step 8

Dry

Allow the clay to dry and become harder.

Step 9

Paint

Paint the sculpture using paints.