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Ravens, part 5: Claws

4/25/2019

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Claws are made of polymer clay. Continue reading to view the entire process
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March 20, 2019: I start by rolling polymer clay into a long tube.
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Cut the cube into small pieces.
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​Shape the clay pieces into pointy claws.
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Push claws onto the ends of the toes.
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Bake the feet according to the directions on the clay packaging, and then let cool.
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Here are the feet after baking.
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For a secure hold, glue the baked claws to the toes.
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Let the glue cure for 24 hours.
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Once the claws are securely attached, add a few drops of glue at the bottom of the brass tube. Allow to cure overnight. (I use a clip keeps the toes from shifting around while the glue sets.)
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Here are the feet after the glue has dried.
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Now glue a large bead at the top of the brass tube to create an ankle joint. Let the glue cure for a few hours.
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Here are the feet with ankle joints.
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Paint the claws. I used two coats of metallic platinum nail lacquer, followed by a top coat of clear nail polish. Allow to dry between each coat.
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Here's a closeup of the painted claws. The entire claw-making process took three days. I'll let the glue and paint continue to dry overnight. Tomorrow I'll start wrapping and painting the legs, another three-day process. (Are you beginning to understand why it takes so long to make these birds?
Ravens, Part 1: Finding Inspiration
Ravens, Part 2: Feathers
Ravens, Part 3: Making lace for the head and neck
Ravens, Part 4: Starting on the legs
Ravens, Part 5: Claws
Ravens, Part 6: Legs
​Ravens, Part 7: Building the body
Ravens, Part 8: Beaks
​Ravens, Part 9: Attaching the legs
Ravens, Part 10: The exoskeleton
Ravens, Part 11: Feathers and Lace
Ravens, Part 12: Finally finished!
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    I'm a textile artist in Camarillo, California, USA, specializing in three-dimensional fabric sculpture. I use this blog page to record my journey and to share some of my successes and failures, in hopes that it might help you with your own creative endeavors. 

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