12 how to make clay sculptures of zodiac horses?

12 The steps of making clay sculptures of Chinese zodiac horses are as follows:

1. Prepare white mud and knead it into a ball.

2. Knead the ball into a cylinder with slightly flat ends.

3. press it between the two ends of the cylinder and pinch the four legs into an arch.

4. Rub an egg-shaped one as the head and the larger one as the mouth.

5. Stick your head on your body.

6. Rub black clay into thin strips and wrap them around the front end of the head as the mane of the horse.

7, cut off the mane with scissors, showing a wisp of effect.

8. Stick thin strips on your body and head.

9. Rub a thin strip as a reins.

10. Poke the nostrils on both sides of the head with a tool.

1 1. Make two drops of water and flatten them slightly as nostrils.

After completing the above steps, a lovely 12 zodiac Ma Chenggong is made. It should be noted that the clay should be kept moist during the manufacturing process, which makes it easier to form. In addition, you can add other decorations to the horse according to your personal preference, such as eyes and ears.

The history of the zodiac horse:

The zodiac horse, also known as the afternoon horse, is the seventh horse in the zodiac. In the traditional culture of China, the horse symbolizes courage, independence and enterprising spirit. Since ancient times, horses have always been an important means of transportation for human beings, and once played a decisive role in war, economy and culture.

In the history of our country, horses are everywhere. From the war horses in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, to the Silk Road in the Han and Tang Dynasties, and then to the economic and cultural exchanges in the Song Dynasty, horses have always been an important symbol of the country's prosperity. In the farming era, horses are considered as the source of life-saving for farmers, while among nomadic people, horses are the foundation of national survival.

The afternoon horse represents enthusiasm, vitality and firm belief. According to historical records, many historical celebrities are people in the afternoon, such as Bai Juyi, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, and Yue Fei, a famous poet in the Song Dynasty. They are full of passion all their lives, unswervingly pursue their own ideals and make great contributions to the country and the nation.

In folklore, the afternoon horse is often endowed with a mythical color. For example, "Red Rabbit Horse" is the mount of famous Lu Bu in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It is said that it can run thousands of miles and leap over the Han River. Another example is "Zijin Pony", which is the war horse of the famous Tang Dynasty Li Jing. It can travel thousands of miles a day and 800 miles at night, and it is extremely brave.

The afternoon horse has a pivotal position in the history of our country. It represents the brave, tenacious and enterprising spirit of the Chinese nation, inspiring generations to work hard for the prosperity of the country.