Make a Sideways Looking Gacha with LankyFanSiblings
Make a sideways looking gacha character of the LankyFanSiblings using paper, clay, and markers; sculpt, decorate, pose, and display your mini figure.
About this activity
Make a sideways looking gacha character of the LankyFanSiblings using paper, clay, and markers; sculpt, decorate, pose, and display your mini figure.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Draw a simple sideways-looking sketch of the LankyFanSiblings on paper to plan the pose and facial expression.
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Step 2
Gather all Materials Needed and set them within arm’s reach.
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Step 3
Tear off a palm-sized piece of air-dry clay to make the body.
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Step 4
Roll the clay into a smooth cylinder shape to form the body.
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Step 5
Roll a smaller piece of clay into a ball for the head and flatten one side slightly where the face will go.
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Step 6
Use the toothpick to press two small eye shapes on the head and place them toward one side to create a sideways gaze.
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Step 7
Press the head gently onto the top of the body to attach it.
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Step 8
Roll four thin clay ropes to make two arms and two legs.
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Step 9
Attach each arm and leg by pressing the clay ropes onto the body where you want them to be.
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Step 10
Use the toothpick to add hair texture and clothing lines as small details.
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Step 11
Place the mini figure on the chosen base so you can see how it will stand.
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Step 12
Press the figure gently on the base and add a little craft glue if needed to secure it.
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Step 13
Let the clay and glue dry completely for 24 hours.
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Step 14
Once dry use markers to colour and decorate your mini figure to look like the LankyFanSiblings.
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Step 15
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Fun facts
How do I make a sideways looking Gacha of the LankyFanSiblings?
Start by studying a sideways LankyFanSiblings reference and sketch the pose. Build a simple armature from aluminum foil or thin wire for balance and tilt. Cover with clay to form head, body, and limbs, smoothing seams with sculpting tools. Add paper details like clothes and hair after the clay sets. If using polymer clay, bake per package instructions, then use markers for facial details and seal with varnish before mounting on a small display base.
What materials do I need to make a sideways Gacha mini figure?
You’ll need air-dry or polymer modeling clay (polymer for finer detail), construction paper for clothes, permanent and washable markers, pencils and scissors, aluminum foil or thin wire for an armature, toothpicks and sculpting tools, white craft glue (and superglue for tiny parts), a small wooden or cardboard base, acrylic varnish or sealer, optional paintbrushes, baking tray and oven mitts if using polymer clay, and a damp cloth for cleanup.
What ages is this LankyFanSiblings sideways Gacha activity suitable for?
This craft suits different ages with supervision: ages 4–6 can make simple sideways figures using air-dry clay and paper with adult help cutting and attaching parts. Ages 7–10 manage shaping and decorating with supervision. Ages 11+ can use polymer clay and handle finer details; oven use should be adult-only. Expect small pieces and tools, so adult guidance is recommended for baking, gluing, and fine sculpting to avoid burns or choking hazards.
What safety tips should I follow when making a sideways Gacha figure?
Use non-toxic, child-safe clay and washable markers. Keep small parts, scissors, and toothpicks away from young children to prevent choking. Only adults should operate the oven for polymer clay and follow package temperatures. Work in a well-ventilated area when sealing or painting, supervise hot glue and sharp tools, and let baked or sealed pieces cool fully. Store materials out of reach and have kids wash hands after crafting.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can I use instead of air-dry clay if I can't find any?
If air-dry clay is unavailable, substitute oven-bake polymer clay or homemade salt-dough and follow the same steps of tearing a palm-sized piece, rolling it into a cylinder for the body, and shaping a smaller ball for the head.
My head keeps falling off or the figure cracks while drying—how do I fix that?
To prevent the head from falling off or cracking, slightly flatten the face side as instructed, score both the head and body contact points with the toothpick, press them together firmly, add a tiny bit of water or clay slip, and secure the dried figure to the base with a dab of craft glue before the 24-hour curing time.
How can I adapt this activity for different age groups?
For younger kids, pre-roll the cylinder body and thicker clay ropes for arms/legs and skip the delicate toothpick details, for elementary ages follow all steps including eye placement and hair texture with the toothpick, and for older kids add an internal wire armature or use polymer clay for finer detailing before coloring with markers.
How can we personalize or extend the mini figure once it's finished?
After the drying and marker-coloring steps, personalize the mini figure by gluing tiny fabric clothes or painted details with craft glue, attaching a small magnet or peg to the base for a gacha-style reveal, and then share your finished creation on DIY.org as suggested.