Ravens, part 8: Beaks

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It's time to give these black birds a little personality. Continue reading to learn how to create the beaks.

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March 28, 2019: Start by outlining the edge of the beak with a chalk pencil.

​Paint the beak with metallic silver acrylic.

Sketch the mouth opening with disappearing ink. I like to curve the ends to create a mischievous grin.

Paint the mouth with a black marking pen.

Smear the marking pen line to create shading.

Use a needle and thread to create an indentation along the mouth opening.

Five ravens with completed beaks. Up next, attaching the legs.

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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