Assuming you want a step by step guide on how to make a parrot:
Tools
-Pottery Wheel
-Clay (preferably white earthenware or stoneware)
-Knife
-Sponge
-Wire
-Wet/dry sandpaper
-Tissue
-Paintbrushes
-Underglazes
-Clear glaze
-Kiln
1. Start by wedging your clay. This means to knead it until it’s soft and pliable. Then make a ball about the size of a grapefruit.
2. Center the clay on the pottery wheel. Then use your thumbs to make an indentation in the center of the ball.
3. While the pottery wheel is spinning use your fingers to slowly pull the clay up. The goal is to make the wall of the vessel about ½ an inch thick. If the clay gets too thin it will collapse.
4. Once the wall is the right thickness use a sponge to smooth the inside and outside of the vessel.
5.Next use a knife to cut off the top of the vessel. This will be the opening of the beak. Make sure the opening is big enough for a wire to fit through.
6. Use your fingers to smooth the edges of the opening.
7. Then use a sponge to wet the outside of the vessel. This will make it easier to attach the legs.
8. To make the legs cut four pieces of wire that are about 3 inches long.
9. Wet the ends of the wire and insert them into the clay. The wire should be inserted about ½ an inch from the bottom of the vessel.
10. Use your fingers to smooth the clay around the wire.
11. Use a tissue to blot the excess water from the vessel.
12. Let the vessel dry until it’s leather hard. This means that it’s still pliable but not wet.
13. Once the vessel is leather hard use a knife to cut a slit down the center of the vessel. This will be the mouth.
14. Next use a sponge to wet the outside of the vessel. This will make it easier to attach the wings.
15. To make the wings cut two pieces of wire that are about 6 inches long.
16. Wet the ends of the wire and insert them into the clay. The wire should be inserted about ½ an inch from the top of the vessel.
17. Use your fingers to smooth the clay around the wire.
18. Use a tissue to blot the excess water from the vessel.
19. Let the vessel dry until it’s leather hard.
20. Once the vessel is leather hard use a knife to cut a slit on either side of the vessel. These will be the eyes.
21. Next use a sponge to wet the outside of the vessel. This will make it easier to attach the tail.
22. To make the tail cut a piece of wire that is about 9 inches long.
23. Wet the end of the wire and insert it into the clay. The wire should be inserted about ½ an inch from the top of the vessel.
24. Use your fingers to smooth the clay around the wire.
25. Use a tissue to blot the excess water from the vessel.
26. Let the vessel dry until it’s leather hard.
27. Once the vessel is leather hard use a knife to make a small slit in the center of the vessel. This will be the nostrils.
28. Use a paintbrush to apply an underglaze to the vessel. Make sure to apply the underglaze to the inside and outside of the vessel.
29. Once the underglaze is dry use a paintbrush to apply a clear glaze to the vessel.
30. Once the glaze is dry place the vessel in a kiln and fire it to a temperature of 2200 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are the supplies needed to make a parrot?
Supply list for making a parrot include: a piece of wood a saw a drill a dowel paint paintbrushes wire scissors and glue.
How do you make the body of the parrot?
To make the body of the parrot first cut a piece of wood into the shape of a oval.
Then use a saw to cut a semi-circle out of the top of the oval.
How do you make the head of the parrot?
To make the head of the parrot first cut a 1-inch wide by 3-inch long oval out of a piece of wood.
Then use a saw to make a beak-shaped indentation in the center of the oval.
How do you make the parrot’s beak?
To make the parrot’s beak first cut a 1-inch wide by 3-inch long oval out of a piece of wood.
Then use a saw to make a beak-shaped indentation in the center of the oval.
How do you make the parrot’s eyes?
To make the parrot’s eyes first paint two small black dots on the head.
Then glue wire into the back of the head to create eye lashes.
How do you make the parrot’s tail?
To make the parrot’s tail first cut a small oval out of a piece of wood.
Then glue it to the back of the body.
How do you make the parrot’s wings?
To make the parrot’s wings first cut two small rectangles out of a piece of wood.
Then glue them to the sides of the body.
How do you make the parrot’s feet?
To make the parrot’s feet first cut two small ovals out of a piece of wood.
Then glue them to the bottom of the body.
How do you make the parrot’s perch?
To make the parrot’s perch first cut a 1-inch wide by 3-inch long oval out of a piece of wood.
Then glue it to the back of the body.
How do you paint the parrot?
To paint the parrot first paint the entire body one color.
Then paint the head a different color.
What color should the parrot be painted?
The parrot can be any color desired.
How long does it take to make a parrot?
It takes about an hour to make a parrot.
What is the cost of making a parrot?
The cost of making a parrot is about $10.
What are the dimensions of a parrot?
The dimensions of a parrot are about 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.
What is the weight of a parrot?
The weight of a parrot is about 1 pound.
