Clay horse

Recently, many people have subordinated their lives to the Chinese calendar. And according to it, January 31 marks the year of the horse.

horses


The blue horse is a talisman and is supposed to bring good luck all year round. Especially if it is made by yourself.

handmade horses


The easiest way to make such a talisman is from clay. It is best to buy special gray modeling clay for this.

gray modeling clay


It sculpts beautifully, dries and paints well. It can even be fired to make the product stronger.
To make a horse, you need to take clay, a plasticine stack or a regular knife to cut pieces from the clay.

clay pieces


Pour some water into a plate to wet your hands.

wet your hands


It is also advisable to make so-called glue for better connection of parts. To do this, dissolve a little clay in a small amount of water until creamy.

creamy state


The horse is made from individual parts that are connected with clay “glue”. Let's start with the torso. Cut a small piece of clay, knead it and roll into a thick sausage.

roll a thick sausage


You need to smear the surface well with your fingers so that it is smooth.

apply the surface with your fingers



The next stage is making the neck.

neck making


A piece of clay, approximately half the size of the previous one, is also rolled into a sausage. But it should be narrower on one side.

be on one side


Attach the neck to the head and lubricate the joints well.

Attach the neck to the head

Apply joints

Apply joints


The head is made from a small piece of clay.

small piece of clay


It should be elongated.

should be elongated


You can do this, but if you want, cut the horse's mouth open, as if he is neighing. In this case, when painting, you need to outline the teeth.
After connecting all the parts, we begin making the legs.

let's start making legs


Try to keep them all the same size.

same size


On each leg, mark a thickening on one side - this is the hoof.

mark your leg


When attaching the legs to the body,

legs to body


you can bend them a little or make them look like a horse is running.

bend or make

the horse is running



Don't forget to give your horse triangular ears and a long tail.

make ears and a long tail


After drying, usually at least a day, it needs to be painted.

it needs to be painted


Your symbol of the year is ready!

Clay horse

the symbol of the year is ready
come back
Comment
  • bowtiesmilelaughingblushsmileyrelaxed relaxedsmirk
    heart_eyeskissing_heartkissing_closed_eyesflushedrelievedsatisfiedgrin
    winkstuck_out_tongue_winking_eyestuck_out_tongue_closed_eyesgrinningkissingstuck_out_tonguesleeping
    worriedfrowninganguishedopen_mouthgrimacingconfusedhushed
    expressionlessunamusedsweat_smilesweatdisappointed_relievedwearypassive
    disappointedconfoundedfearfulcold_sweatperseverecrysob
    joyastonishedscreamtired_faceangryragetriumph
    sleepyyummasksunglassesdizzy_faceimpsmiling_imp
    neutral_faceno_mouthinnocent
3+three=
Comments (0)