Bull figurine

By Hobbyideas Team • Jan 02, 2024 • 0 • 0 • Level: A
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Crafted entirely with Mouldit, the technique employed in shaping a Nandi bull figurine proves to be highly effective. Streamlining the process involves first creating individual body parts, followed by assembling them together with a creative touch. The uniqueness of the final product is further accentuated by applying Acrylic Colours in light and pastel shades during the painting phase.

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Materials Needed

Fevicryl Acrylic Colours - Burnt Sienna 01, Black 02, Chrome Yellow 03, White 27, Teal Blue 68, Fevicryl Acrylic Colours Pearl Metallic - Bronze 355, Fevicryl Mouldit, Fevicryl Fabric Glue, Fine Art Brushes, Rolling Pin, Plastic Box (Dabba), Paper Cutter, Clay Carving Tools, Pencil, Talcum Powder, Colour Palette, Water Container

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Step 1

  • We are going to make a bull figurine using Fevicryl Mouldit, a plastic box will be our shaping mould.
  • Take Fevicryl Moudlit - resin base and hardener, mix it thoroughly to form an even dough.

Step 2

Step 2

  • Roll it to make a thin slab with a rolling pin.

Step 3

Step 3

  • Apply talcum powder on the surface of a plastic box. Place the rolled slab on the box, merge and smoothen the edges neatly.
  • Similarly, take some clay to make the bull's head with horns, legs, and the tail.
  • Attach the legs to the body with a little amount of clay and Fevicryl Fabric Glue.
  • Let it dry.

Step 4

Step 4

  • Paint the body of the bull, head, and its tail with a base coat of Fevicryl Acrylic Colour White 27.
  • Let it dry.

Step 5

Step 5

  • Paint the body of the bull, head and the tail with Patina metal look using Fevicryl Acrylic Colours - Burnt Sienna 01, Chrome Yellow 03, Teal Blue 68 and Pearl Metallic Bronze 355.
  • Let it dry.

Step 6

Step 6

  • We are going to paint a mandala design on the body of the bull.
  • Draw and paint a mandala design with Acrylic Colour - White 27.
  • Let it dry completely.

Step 7

Step 7

  • Attach the head, legs, and the tail, appropriately with a little amount of clay and Fabric glue.
  • Let it dry.
  • Take a small wooden base measuring 2” x 7” in size. Paint the wooden base in a similar patina metal look as that of the bull.
  • Stick the bull figurine on the base with a little amount of clay and Fabric Glue.

Step 8

Step 8

  • Enhance the figurine with a painted design on the face as well as on the base with Fevicryl Acrylic Colour - White 27.
  • Let it dry.
  • The bull figurine once ready will look like this.

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