Sock Monkey Charm

When I first started making charms, I molded fun characters. Here's a photo of an ADORABLE sock monkey charm I made from Model Magic. Let me spare you the boring list of how-tos (unless you'd like one) and just pick out some of my favorite techniques when making such character charms.

1. When making mouths- especially big ones- lay the shaped cord on the face. Then, use tweezers to stretch the mouth out. I also find metal tweezers very helpful in situations like mushing/pushing/flattening little details into the charm (ears!) Picking them up by their hooks with this tool is also easier than doing it by hand.
2. To join two pieces of clay together, the best attaching method is to roll them together.
3. Arms are generally 3/4 the size of legs.

Bye!