There are endless ways to cover an ornament. This is one that works well for me. You could use any square cane. This one is a quatrefoil cane. There are lots more intriguing cane tutorials in my etsy shop.
Covering the bottom like this provides a guide for the rest of the slices. Because this is an octagon, each row will have eight slices. By slightly squishing the triangle, you could use a shape with 6-10 sides depending on what size you want each slice to be.
Look at the sides of each cane slice as you add them to the ornament. They should make a straight line from the middle of the bottom to the middle of the top. This is all you have to do to ensure that everything fits.
Some times I very carefully slice off uneven seams. This is a dangerous and unnecessary step, but I thought I'd show you.
Remember, you are in charge of the clay. Squish and stretch it any way you need to to make it fit. Try not to be a perfectionist. I think you'll be happy with the results no matter what. Truly, a little practice goes a long way. Don't expect your first ornament to be a master piece. I think you'll e surprised by how fast you learn if you keep practicing. Each ornament I make gets easier.
Wow! Thanks for sharing! I absolutely can't wait to try this out!
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