Fig. [346].—Press end of leg out flat.
Roll a small piece of clay ([Fig. 342]), break off a part ([Fig. 343]) and turn back the broken end ([Fig. 344]). Add another piece to it ([Fig. 345]), smooth the edges together, forming a bend like an elbow ([Fig. 346]), and press the end of the leg out flat ([Fig. 346]). Roll five small pieces ([Fig. 347]) and fasten them on the flattened portion of the leg in the positions shown by [Fig. 348]. The foot suggests a human hand, the toes taking the places of thumb and fingers. Rub the toes into the foot and spread out the extended, flattened part of the leg, making it appear web-like between the toes ([Fig. 349]). The foot of the real animal has nails or claws on three of the toes ([Fig. 350]), but you need not attempt this detail. If the foot is correct in form and proportion you have made it well. [Fig. 350] is given merely to show how the natural foot looks.
Fig. [347].—Ready to begin the foot.
Fig. [348].—Modelling the foot.
Fig. [349].—Fore-foot and leg of alligator.
