How to Tame a Bear: Modeling a Ring of Polymer Clay

Many people have asked me how I make animalistic rings. And finally I decided just to share the process.

So, you need:
1. Polymer clay.
2. Stacks and something sharp.
3. A small paper strip, twisted into a cylinder at the size of a finger.

Let's get started!

First, roll out a strip of plastic, thickness about 3-3.5 mm:

Wrap it around a paper cylinder. Smooth the joint and all the rest and bake in the oven for 15 -20 minutes.


The base is ready and has cooled, you can proceed to the next step — sculpting the muzzle! Make the initial shape.


And then carefully attach it to the base for the ring. Emphasize the volume.


Work with details.


Add the eyes and hair. And then put it to be baked for half an hour.


The final step: sanding, painting and varnishing. And all is done!


The ring is ready!