Odd Octopus

Step 1:

Body

Roll 1 large sphere.

Flatten the sphere for the hanging sculpture variation.

Step 2:

Tentacles

Roll 4 thick cylinders out of the clay.

Cut the cylinders into 8 even coils.

Score and slip the coils onto the body.

Pinch the ends of each coil to make them pointed at the tips.

Roll each coil into a spiral.

Step 3:

Hanging Slot

Indent the ball tool into the back of the wall sculpture to create a notch to insert a nail for hanging.

Step 4:

Face

Roll two spheres and attach them to the head to form the eyes. Draw on a mouth.

Step 5:

Suckers

Insert the circle shape ended tool into each tentacle to create the octopus’s suckers.

Step 6:

Dry

Allow the clay to dry for 24 hours.

Step 7:

Paint

Paint the octopus with acrylic paints.