![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_6_Image_0002-web.webp)
Materials Needed:
- ACTIVA’ White Plus Clay
- Activ-Tools: Clay Tool Set
- Activ-Tools: Geometric Cutters Set
- Plastic Wrap
- Misc. Hardware: springs, screws, nails, nuts & bolts, etc.
- Water Bowl
- Silver Acrylic Paint
- Brush
Step 1:
Preparing The Clay
Carefully remove the clay from the package. Smooth out any bumps with a rolling pin.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_1_Image_0001-web.webp)
Step 2:
Shapes
Cover the slab of clay with plastic wrap.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_2_Image_0001-web.webp)
Firmly press the desired geometric cutters into the clay slab.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_2_Image_0002-web.webp)
Gently remove the geometric cutters from the clay and the excess clay around the shapes.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_3_Image_0001-web.webp)
Step 3:
Arrangement
Arrange the shapes into the order of the robot’s head, body and feet.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_3_Image_0002-web.webp)
Step 4:
Assembly
Insert the hardware pieces. Use thick and strong pieces for the neck, arms and legs. Use smaller pieces for the trimmings, like antenna, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and gears.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_4_Image_0001-web.webp)
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_4_Image_0002-web.webp)
Step 5:
Dry
Allow the clay to dry for 24 hours. The sculpture can be dried flat or in the upright position depending on the weight of the sculpture.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_5_Image_0001-web.webp)
Step 6:
Paint
Paint the clay parts of the sculpture using silver acrylic paint.
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_5_Image_0002-web.webp)
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_6_Image_0001-web.webp)
![Robots - Plus Clay](/image/catalog/Projects/Robots/Robots_Page_6_Image_0002-web.webp)