Easter Bunny Pin
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Supplies Hearty
Clay 1 package each: White, Red, and dark Brown 4mm
“E” beads (black) Toothpicks
(round) Clay
Shaping Tool Set of 3 - #1579 Clay
Mat - #1585 (optional) ¾"
bar pin back Tacky
glue Regular
scissors Ruler
Zip
lock bags Hand lotion (optional) |
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Directions Head
- Form a 7/8" white ball of clay into a 1¼" diameter
circle about ¼" thick. Insert
two 4mm “E” beads into center of face.
Use pointed tip of clay tool to press three lines above each eye
(eyelashes). Muzzle
- Form a 7/16" white ball of clay into a 1/8" thick oval
shape. Secure (widthwise) to
front center of face under eyes. Press
a line down center of muzzle and three dots on each side of the line. Nose
- Mix one unit of Orchid Pink color clay using the color chart and
color scale. Form a 3/16"
orchid pink ball of clay into a small slightly rounded triangle shape.
Secure to top centerline of muzzle. Mouth
- Form a 1/8" dark brown ball of clay into a small rounded
triangle shape. Secure to lower
centerline on muzzle (line up one pointed end of mouth with line on
muzzle). Press a small line down
center of mouth. Outer
ears - Form two 9/16" white balls of clay into flat teardrops
about 3/16" thick. Inner
ears - Form two 5/16" orchid pink balls of clay into flat
teardrops about 1/16-inch thick (inner ears should be smaller and fit in
the outer ears). Secure each
inner ear evenly into centers of each outer ear.
Press a line (lengthwise) down center of each inner ear.
Insert two ½" toothpicks into top of head about ½"
apart, leaving ¼" of each toothpick extended out.
Secure base of small ends of each ear to top of head.
Shape and bend ears as desired. Bar pin back - Glue pin backing to back of clay bunny and let clay piece dry for 24 hours. Tips Use
tacky glue at tips of toothpicks before inserting into clay. Keep
all clay in airtight zip lock bags so clay does not dry out. Use
water to smooth clay before it dries. Use
hand lotion (on hands) so clay does not stick to hands.
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