Make Your Own Pyramid

By Emelia Suljic

Follow my simple instructions below to make your own clay pyramid or click the link below to make a more elaborate one.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2087408_build-pyramid-model.html



Step 1. Take a chunk of clay about the size of your fist.

Step 2. Shape your piece of clay into a rough pyramid shape (3-D triangle) with four sides

Step 3. If there are any split corners or cracked sides, press your thumb to the clay and smooth out the cracks. start at the top of the crack and work your way down.

Step 4. Shape your pyramid into a more angled structure.

Step 5. Cut off 1/5 of the top of your pyramid. Use the opposite colored clay and make a miniature pyramid the same size as the part you just cut off. This will be your capstone. Stick your capstone onto the top of the pyramid.

Step 6: Use a tooth pick to make any designs or decoration on your capstone.

Step 7: Optional step – Use the toothpick to shape little rectangles on the pyramid. These are your lime-stone rocks.

Step 8: Use your toothpick once more to carve out a small rectangular hole on the “north” side of your pyramid. This is your entrance.

Step 9: Enjoy your model pyramid!

You just created a true-pyramid. The Egyptians thought it looked like a sun-ray. They believed the dead pharaohs would walk up the smooth side of the pyramid and unite with the sun god, Re. If you want to make a step pyramid, use your toothpick once again to carve out extra clay to form five steps going up to the top of the pyramid (on each side). The Egyptians believed this was a staircase to heaven.