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Project by Angela G. Crabtree from South Portland, Maine.
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A "happy accident" is how Angela Crabtree, of South Portland, Maine, describes the birth of her whimsical wall figurines. Back when she was getting a fine arts degree, she took a sculpting class in which the daily task was to quickly mold a figure. In the interest of time, she would instead form a simple object, such as a clock for a head. The concept stuck, and although this upbeat and playful student went on to become a health care coordinator, she continued making her figurines. One of her favorites is "Evangeline Times Everything," a homage to her soccer-mom aunt whose schedule always keeps her racing with the clock.Materials:
terra cotta clay
under glazes
over glazes
various clay tools
carved swirl stamp
small paintbrushes
wire for hanging
rolling pin
square piece of plywood covered with canvas
clay slip
spray bottle with water
paper towels
paper
pencil
needle nose pliers
soft pillow
kiln
Steps:1. Sketch the desired design on paper (figure A).
2. Cut off a rectangular shaped slab of clay approximately 2" x 12".
3. Place the slab onto a canvas surface.
4. Lightly draw the basic figure into the slab of clay with a needle tool.5. Using the needle tool again, begin to shape the figure by removing excess clay from the edges and by making a slice into the clay to form the legs (figure B).
6. Carve away clay or add clay wherever needed in order to form the legs in detail with a needle tool.
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