How I Turned a Pebble Into Turtle

Hi friends I welcome you to my another instructable. This time i made a turtle with pebbles. Today i am going to share my project with you. So lets get started.

Supplies

MATERIALS REQUIRED

1. A SMALL SIZED PEBBLE

2. AIR DRY CLAY (I used M-seal)

3. TIN FOIL

4. PAINTS

5. SHELLS (Optional)

LINKS TO BUY MATERIALS

M-seal: Pidilite MSEAL M-Seal PHATAPHAT Fast Curing EPOXY Compound 4 x 25g

( OR)

Air dry clay:DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay, 2.2 Lb. Block, White Color (387500)

You could also choose even better options like paper clay ( paper mache ) etc.

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Step 1: STEP 1: MAKING THE BASE OF THE TURTLE

For making the base , take required amount of tin foil and transform them into shapes as shown in the picture.

THIS IS A REQUIRED STEP AS IT DETERMINES THE SHAPE OF THE TURTLE.

TIP 1: Before making the base for the body, measure the size if the pebble and mould them accordingly.

TIP 2: Make the base using cheaper materials. This would reduce the amount of clay used.

Step 2: STEP 2: STRENGTHENING THE BASE

Now use the clay for covering the bases and join them accordingly. The shape must look like these pics so that you could place its shell.

TIP 3:Make use of tools like toothpicks to smoothen the surface of your model.

Step 3: STEP 3: PLACEMENT OF THE PEBBLE

Place the pebble over the the base which you created earlier using foil and clay.

TIP 4: Use a craft knife or a ice cream stick to smoothen the areas thereby providing support to the pebble.

Step 4: STEP 4: PAINTING AND ASSEMBLY

After completing your model,paint it.

TIP 5: Use light colours for the body and use dark colours for painting the shell as it creates an effect on the viewers.

Remember to decorate it with some shells and stones.

THAT'S IT GUYS, I HAVE RENDERED EVERYTHING TO YOU WHICH I LEARNT WHILE MAKING THIS PROJECT . SEE YOU NEXT TIME IN MY ANOTHER INSTRUCTABLE .

HAPPY CRAFTING