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Published: 2011-08-30 07:49:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 893; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 31
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This is my second attempt at using Sculpey clay. It was made directly after attempt #1, which made for a loooong night doing two in a row x_xI'm much happier with this one, and was able to complete my original objective, which was to make a keychain. I've still got a ways to go and will need a lot more practice, but I see the potential there!
Now I just need to learn how to work on one end without smooshing the other end while trying to hold it! (which is why her sides and parts of her wings are all flattened)This keychain is: NOT FOR SALE
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Is this hollow or is it completely solid? I REALLY wanna make one of my own.
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It's all solid.. this was my second attempt at using clay every, and I've had a couple more weeks of practice now, so I plan on revisiting ponies soon.. 
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Awesome! Thank you so much. I NEED to make one of these. xD
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I will definitely try them out! <3
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LOVE IT!....I think you did fabulous...but if you're still having trouble...I agree with the chilling of the clay too but be careful...it can cause the clay to crack when it gets warm again...and I assuming this is an oven bake clay like sculpey.
with small characters I sculpt like this...I use a little wooden dowel or a long wire and stick it right into the bottom of my piece to hold it and spin it while i smooth and sculpt...
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I saw the other deviation a moment ago, and have to say that was an excellent first attempt. the progress you've made between the two was even more astounding.
A tip for the problem you're having with squishing the other end, put your clay in the fridge/freezer for a while, and you'll be able to hold is much more firmly. If it's not too awkward, you can also hold it with just your middle and ring fingers, they're much weaker than the index, so you'll be able to hold more lightly without trying.
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You might try working with the clay while it's chilled. That way it will be harder and less likely to smoosh in ways you don't want it to. So work on it for a while, realize it's too soft, then stick it in the fridge for a while.
It works with candy bars. It'll work with clay!
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