Step 2: Make the clay monster's body and attach spikes
Roll out a piece of clay in an oval shape. Flatten one end to the table, so the monster can stand up.Then press in the top of one side to create a curved back. Our clay monster body is just over 1-1/2 inches tall and is 1-1/2 inches wide at the base, but only about 1/2 inch at the top.Use your fingers and a bit of water to smooth out the sides of the monster's body.
Roll out a small log of clay and then flatten it into a long oval shape, at least 1-1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
Use a toothpick to make a zigzag pattern on one side of the flattened clay. Then remove the excess clay, creating a spiky spine for the monster.
Dig a trench, or groove, going down the back of the monster, using a toothpick.
Wet the area slightly and then attach the spikes into the groove. You can break off the spikes at the bottom, if needed, to make it even with the bottom of the monster.Then use a toothpick to smooth the spine at the top to help it adhere.
Step 3: Make and attach the monster's antenna
Make two round balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Smooth them out with water.
Cut a toothpick in half.
Stick the halves of the toothpick, pointy part up, into the top of the clay monster's head on either side.
Push the balls onto the tips of the toothpicks.
Step 4: Carve the clay monster's mouth
Use a toothpick to draw an open mouth shape on the front middle of your monster. Our monster's mouth is about 1/4 inch tall and 3/4 inch wide.
Dig out clay from inside the monster's mouth, creating a mouth that is about 1/4 inch deep. Use water and your fingertip to smooth out the mouth as much as possible.Allow the clay monster to air dry for 2 days.
Step 5: Paint the clay monster and add an eye
Once your clay monster is fully dry, paint the inside of the mouth black.
Paint the body and the antenna sticks blue.
Use orange paint for the antenna balls and the spikes.Allow 2 hours for the paint to dry. Add a second coat of paint, if needed. Allow to dry.
Attach a googly eye to the center of the monster's face with tacky glue.