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Start by kneading the clay, either through the plastic or straight on the table (it will wash off). This will help soften it up and make it easier to work with. Once finished kneading, form a ball and separate into two pieces – one for the head and one for the body. If the clay is drying out, add some water.
Flatten out one piece of clay and pinch out the sides to form the bottom of the mouth. Start to form the head of the monster with the second piece of clay, rolling it out flat and then placing it on top of the first piece to create a top. You may need some extra clay to support it from the inside, sides and top.
Dip your fingers into the bowl of water and start smoothing out the joins between your two pieces of clay. At this point, make sure the bottom of the head is longer than the top!
Use the pen or pencil to poke a hole in the back of the clay where the charging cable will come through. Make sure to create a bigger hole than what you'll need as the clay will shrink and the hole will be smaller when dried.
Now's the time to add some personality to your monster! Add a tongue, spikes, teeth or eyeballs using extra clay. When attaching these elements, use a little water on the edge of each piece to help the clay stick. Don't forget to smooth each join down! Once you've finished creating the monster, leave to dry for 24–48 hours.
Paint your monster with the acrylic paints – don't forget to get creative! You might need to do more than one coat. Let the paint dry before wrapping it up for Dad.
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