As I continue adding the final layer of clay, I laid the sculpture down to let gravity work for me. The final clay is put over the rough texture so it will adhere well. Into the final clay surface I create a slight "elephant skin" texture by pressing crumpled up wax paper into it. It is easier to push clay on while the sculpture is in a lying down position than to push clay on if the sculpture were standing up. After I get to just above the eyes, and under the handle, I will stand the sculpture up to add the decorative details and final layer of clay. Notice the eyeball...it is a glass eye used for elephant taxidermy!
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