From a lump of clay to a living, breathing personality So you want to breathe life into a lump of earth. There is something almost magical about watching a character emerge from your fingertips—a tiny dragon, a quirky goblin, or a stylized portrait.

Roll a smooth ball of clay. Stick it on a wooden block or a jar lid so you aren't holding it with your greasy fingers.

Roll two tiny balls. Press them into the face. Tip: Look in a mirror. Your eyes are one eyeball apart. Leave space!