Jan 12th: I started creating the monster. I have started previously, but all attempts failed. For this one, I decided to hollow it out first and create it more rigidly and connected. Hopefully it survives.
Jan 14th. I created teeth and fixed its eyeballs. I spent most of the time fixing its shape so it is more natural. I had to put a small piece in the middle to hold it up because it is too hollow. but in the end, this is a better problem as it still has shape.
Jan 16th. I gave him spikes and spent some time fixing up his shape to resemble the picture. It was quite difficult stopping him from melting away as he is too wet. But a good day nonetheless.
Jan 23th. I underglazed his teeth and added the black spots with more detail. The back also has more detail and spots with white and black. It is now ready to be fired. Afterwards, I will clear glaze it.
Jan 30th. I added a lot of detail to the ant, including legs. I had to redo some of the legs a lot because they kept breaking due to how thin they are. Next, I wish to give him pinchers. I also need to hollow out the hill before it gets too late.
Jan 21th. I underglazed the monster and added some more details. He now has a nose, better eyes, and a large booger. I need to underglaze it more, especially on the back.
28th. While I wait for my monster to be fired, I started the alebrijes. It is an ant on a hill, sort of like an ant hill. I only have the body so far but it was rather hard getting the porportions right.
Feb 4nd. I finished the legs and gave the man antenas. The antenas were extremely diffuclt to look good while being thin. But in the end it did quite well. I also hollowed out the hill so it is ready to be fired.