Materials needed:
- Hearty® Super Lightweight Modeling Clay, White
- large styrofoam ball
- wooden stick
- fine glitter
- glue
- black, white and gray acrylic paint
- paint brush
- water bowl
Step 1:
Body
Cover the styrofoam ball with a thin layer of clay. Smooth the clay with your finger tips.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_2_Image_0001.webp)
Step 2:
Forms to Make
(4) large egg-shaped forms, (2) small spheres, and (2) tiny spheres.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_2_Image_0003.webp)
Step 3:
Flippers
Add two of the egg forms to the sides of the body. Join the two pieces together by smoothing them onto the larger form with your finger.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_3_Image_0001.webp)
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_3_Image_0003.webp)
Gently squeeze the ends of each flipper to make them pointy.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_3_Image_0005.webp)
Step 4:
Flukes
Add the other two egg forms to the back of the body. Join the two pieces together by smoothing them onto the larger form with your finger. Make the ends pointy by pinching them together with your fingers.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_3_Image_0007.webp)
Step 5:
Tusk
Poke the wooden stick into the top of the head. Then cover it with the clay.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_4_Image_0001.webp)
Gently squeeze the ends of each flipper to make them pointy.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_4_Image_0003.webp)
Step 6:
Eyes
Add the two small spheres onto the head and gently press them down. Place the tiny spheres inside each of the eyes to create the pupils.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_4_Image_0007.webp)
Step 7:
Balance
Wiggle the body back and forth on a flat surface until it sits without tipping over.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_5_Image_0001.webp)
Step 8:
Smooth & Dry
Use your finger tip and a little water to smooth out any bumps on your sculpture. Allow the sculpture to dry for 24 hours before painting.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_5_Image_0003.webp)
Step 9:
Paint
Paint the body, eyes and mouth.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Page_6_Image_0001.webp)
Step 10:
Sparkle
Add a little touch of glitter to the tusk to give it a magical sparkle.
![Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine](/image/catalog/Projects/Nifty Narwhal Clay Figurine/NarwhalLesson_Image_0010.webp)