Buzzing Bees

Materials Needed:

  • Premier Clay
  • Toothpick
  • Activ - Tools Clay Set
  • Wooden Dowel
  • Water Bowl
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Paint Brush

Step 1

Body

Roll an egg form out of clay.


 

Step 2

Eyes

Roll 2 tiny spheres of clay.

Attach them to the egg form using a small amount of water.
Poke a hole in each eye using a toothpick.

Step 3

Stinger

Insert a toothpick into the rear of the bee’s body, allowing the pointed tip to protrude outward slightly.

Step 4

Mouth

Draw, indent or add on a mouth.

Step 5

Wings

Shape 2 teardrop forms out of clay.

Attach them together using a small amount of water.

Indent a slot into the top of the bee’s body using the flat ended tool.

Insert the wings into the slot and secure them in place with a little bit of water.

Step 6

Spike

Insert the wooden dowel into the underside of the clay bee.

Step 7

Dry

Allow the clay to dry and become hard.

Step 8

Paint

Paint the sculpture using acrylic paint.

2023-04-14