Dead Men's Finger

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  Step 1

  I use DAS modeling material for my projects. Polymer clay is also good.Then the "finger" will be more light. You also need a spatula and some water.

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  Step 2

  Take little peace of modeling material....

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  Step 3

  ...and form a plain "finger".

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  Step 4

  gently squeeze it to sections just like in a picture, this will let you form limbs.
  Roll the parts you squeezed between your fingers to make them more smooth. You'll notice that the main limb is now formed very nicely

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  Step 5

  Take a spatula and press in the nail.

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  Step 6

  Now add wrinkles to the limbs using the same spatula. A knife is also good for this.

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  Step 7

  And let it dry for 24 hours. The bending gives a better shape if you'll use it as a hair pin. and it looks more natural to me. You can choose not to do it.

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  Step 8

  Now, when the finger is dry, just paint the nail how ever you like and add varnish on top to make colors stay. You can add some red color to make it look freshly cut, to dye it green. Or do both for a zombie effect ;)

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Arawynn · 8 projects 29th June 2013

Love this. Love the versatility.

CountessAudronasha · Vilnius, Vilnius County, LT · 52 projects 23rd August 2013

thanks. You can use this tutorial for making realistic cookie fingers too Just use butter dough and almond for nail ;)

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Arty Kitkat · St Albans, England, GB · 61 projects 14th May 2013

Thats so strange - I've just started following your blog because it was recommended by someone on reddit

CountessAudronasha · Vilnius, Vilnius County, LT · 52 projects 15th May 2013

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