Egyptian pyramids were built as stairs for kings to climb after their death. A sphinx was built to guard the pyramids. Create realistic replicas of these famous structures!
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To make a pyramid, start with a softball-size piece of clay. Press it on a paper plate to make the bottom flat. Leaving a point on the top, slice away four sides of the ball at angles to form a pyramid. The pyramids have crumbled, so the sides don’t need to be smooth. With a toothpick, score your pyramid to look like it’s made out of limestone blocks. Air-dry the pyramid for several days.
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Cover your painting area with newspaper. On a produce tray or other palette, mix Crayola Texture It! Tempera Mixing Medium and yellow Tempera Paint. Paint your pyramid with a brush. Air-dry the paint. Add another coat of Texture It! Experiment to create a rougher, ancient look.
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Egyptians made the sphinx with a lion’s body and a ruler’s head. Some anthropologists think this represents the pharaoh’s great strength. To make a replica sphinx body, knead a handful of clay into the shape of a hot dog roll. Roll a ball for the head and press on the body. With your fingers pinch a nose, mold a triangle shape head, and poke holes into the head for eyes. Make two thick rolls for front legs and paws. Press them on the body. Score toes with a toothpick or plastic knife. Make lengthwise lines in the side of your sculpture to create steps. Air-dry the sphinx for several days.
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Mix orange and yellow paint with equal amounts of Texture It! for an Egyptian look. Paint your sphinx. Air-dry the paint. To create a golden glow, cover your sphinx with Crayola Pearl It! Tempera Mixing Medium combined with gold Crayola Premier™ Tempera.
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