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Clay Llama Figurine Tutorial
Published: 2010-09-10 23:15:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 72658; Favourites: 1207; Downloads: 679
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Wow, finally a clay tutorial! The first thing that was on my to-do list that I've actually completed. @__@ I know you guys have been asking for a tutorial for a while, so now you may know the secrets to how I make clay figurines, haha.Why a llama? Well when I made my ones I realised that they were quite simple to make, and since a few of you guys (my watchers) had asked for a tutorial, I figured that a llama was a good way to go, easy and very deviantart-y.
Why foil? It makes your figurine lighter, faster to bake and you use less clay.
Clarification: To soften clay you can work it with your fingers, like massage it etc.
Remember, the tutorial goes from left to right, not down. n_n;
I hope you guys find this useful! It really could be used to any animal. This is the technique I use for ALL of my clay creations, so yeah, just adapt it to your needs.
Other Tutorials (including how to make a cape for your llama):
Here are some of my deviations showing them completed!
Can't wait to see your llamas! Please show me what you do! If you do give me a link, I'll post it here so others can admire your llamas too!
LLAMAS CREATED BY OTHERS USING THIS TUTORIAL:
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EDIT
WHAAAT. A Daily Deviation??? WOOOOWWWWW. My mind is blown.
Thanks for suggesting and for featuring! @__@
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Comments: 396
Hmmm?
Nooo I like your tutorial
I just mean the mods seem to always pic DA related things often for DD xD
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Well i am the GM for dA related things and pick a DD of that category nearly each day. I can't see anything wrong for that as it is a community based gallery and surely does deserve some more attention - in my opinion
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Nahhh Theres nothing wrong about it, I never said that either
I was agreeing with the comment I originally replied to, they said Instant DD, anything llama or DA related, like you said you do one everyday- so isn't the statement true 
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Yes, that i do dA related one nearly every day is true(it's my job to promote dA related things), but not that it just needs to have a llama. There is a general hype about llamas and so it gets suggested quite often(or more than other things). It might appears that they get featured quite often, but since i have become a GM in January i just gave like 4 DDs to llama related artworks - that's what i mean. So it's not that much, imo
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Ahh Well I was talking to the artist and we both agreed all the DA related DD's seems to stand out a bit more, there for the deviants see them a bit more then the other DD's meaning we think there are more then there actually are XD
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Yeah that could be a reason
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Ooh, lol! Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Well, not always I guess, maybe we just notice them more? Since it's only one GM who should be doing it, but I guess others can choose DA related stuff too.
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Ahaha yeah that is true too!!! ^^
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Interesting but that figure looks more like a dog than a Llama, you know I live in Ecuador and I see them sometimes and they always look more tall with thin necks and legs.
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Thanks!
They do a bit. But they're a mixture between an actual llama and the DA llamas. The llama badges have short legs and round ears, but I decided that pointy ears like actual llamas would look better, but alas, they look a bit like dogs when completed.
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Thank you!!! I'm pretty excited about it too.. XD
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So cute, I can't wait to make one!!!
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Thankies! I hope you do, I'd love to see it.
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thats it. im going to the store, buying lots of clay. and filling my room with teeny tiny llamas! thank you for this tutorial! thank you, thank you, thank you!
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AHh, haha, no problem! I'm glad you like it! Hope you do end up making some.
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How adorible. 
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Thank you! I hope you do! It'd be so cool.
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AWESOME!!
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There are tutorials out there for llama plushies too. n__n
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Thanks! I'm glad you do!
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Thank you! I might just actually, hehe.
Christmas ornaments.. I could make some for my house! I don't do commissions much though. >_<
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hehe, well, I reckon I'll make some actually for my own tree first.
Really? I suck at using wire, it hurts my hands.. people who can do wire sculptures are crazy! XD In a good way of course.
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She wouldn't have to get DeviantArt's permission to make and sell llamas.
DeviantArt doesn't own (and didn't create) the species.
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I'm just not sure how (or even if) Deviantart could ever copyright the image of a llama wearing sunglasses or a cape...
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I've been interested in polymer clay mini sculptures for a while, and this is a great general tutorial on basic techniques! Thank you!
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Thank you! YOur comment means a lot, I'm glad you feel that way.
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I know what I'm gonna be doing all night! ^^
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Hehe, I hope you do make some, I'd like to see.
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Well I'm getting some ordinary clay to practice with, and a friend of mine is giving me some porcelain too, so maybe I can make a nice shiny llama using your techniques! ^^
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Hello, long time no see!
Congratulations on the daily deviation. I think you've definitely earned it.
These llamas are cuteness incarnated!
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Hey, hi!
Thanks!
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Well, your llamas are made of cute.
I think the honour's more than well deserved.
Congrats again!
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You're more than welcome.
Keep up the good works!
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You should! I'd love to see it.
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I think it looks more like a dog but the work process is good
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