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Fox with a bushy tail

Build a standing fox figure about 20 cm long: four legs, a distinct muzzle, tall ears and a large tail also supported by an openwork base. Russet PLA, a cream chest and tail tip, and short textured strands give the figure its character. A project for several sessions.

Age
8–12 years
Length
approx. 7 h
Level
Medium
Where you teach
Home
Purpose
Creative
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How to run this session

Stages and timing
  1. Base: two rim circuits
  2. Lattice and five pads
  3. Four legs: frame
  4. Four legs: first bays
  5. Four legs: complete shells
  6. Two body halves: frame
  7. Two body halves: first bays
  8. Two body halves: complete shells
  9. Two body halves: short texture
  10. Two head halves: frame
  11. Two head halves: first bays
  12. Two head halves: complete shells
  13. Two head halves: short texture
  14. Two muzzle halves: frame
  15. Two muzzle halves: first bays
  16. Two muzzle halves: complete shells
  17. Two shallow ears: frame
  18. Two shallow ears: first bays
  19. Two shallow ears: complete shells
  20. Two tail halves: frame
  21. Two tail halves: first bays
  22. Two tail halves: complete shells
  23. Two tail halves: short texture
  24. Close the legs and join the feet to the pads
  25. Body on the broad leg collars
  26. Close the head and join the neck
  27. Long muzzle on the head
  28. Position both ears
  29. Nose, eyes and highlights
  30. Large tail: two support points

What gets built

Create a recognisable character through volume, proportions and texture.

What it practises
  • Building a shell over ribs
  • Joining separate subassemblies
  • Creating texture and checking support

Success criteria
  • The long muzzle, two ears and large tail with a cream tip are clearly visible.
  • Every texture strand has both ends joined to the shell.
  • Once cool, all four feet and the lower tail support remain attached to the base; the figure does not rock when the base is lightly touched.

What you need
Filament
PLA
Colours
Charcoal, Russet, Cream, Light russet
Also
PLA-compatible 3D pen, Transparent heat-resistant mat, Millimetre ruler, Small pliers, Printed A4 templates

Files

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