Super cute animal sculptures are possible with any skill level! If you can roll a ball, teardrop and worm out of modeling clay, you can make 46 whimsical creatures. The clean layout and simply step-by-step instruction of each project is so encouraging you want to make every one. Each animal is presented from start to finish with colorful illustrations and a final photo of the finished project. The beginning of the book offers tips and techniques when using modeling clay, plus a list of everyday items"from straws and a rolling pin to toothpicks and little sticks from the yard"to help you add character to each creation. 96 pgs, 8.875" x 10.5" pb. ~ Emily
Teachers, parents, and kids will adore this funny, step-by-step guide to creating more than 40 adorable animals. With three basic shapes (ball, worm, and teardrop), children will learn how to create personality-filled critters. Cute photos, numbered steps, helpful illustrations, crystal-clear directions, and some funny text help kids create everything from pandas, owls, rhinos, kittens, puppies, snakes, koala bears, raccoons, snails, turtles, fish, and more. A summary of projects and a helpful guide to techniques at the beginning of the book will help you create dozens of different, fun, and original clay figures. Perfect for a rainy day or art class project, and to foster and encourage creativity. (Ages 7 and up)
For my little ones to use with their modeling clay, to entertain them while I teach the older siblings. :)
To help disabled children.