How can I make elephant tusks?

Hi Cindy, you may be able to adapt this tutorial to make your tusks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkSFFzRBn2Q

Here are instructions:

Elephant Tusks

Step 1

Bend two gift wrap paper tubes of the same length into thirds so they are creased at these points.

Step 2

Wrap masking tape tightly at the bottom of each tube to create a pointed end.

Step 3

Mix one cup of flour with one cup of water in a bowl to create a paper mache mixture.

Step 4

Tear several sheets of newspaper into strips. Dip the strips into the bowl until they are coated completely.

Step 5

Wrap strips around each cardboard tube, bending and molding them into tusk shapes as you go. Make sure the tusks are the same shape.

Step 6

Tear several paper towels into strips for the final layer of each tusk and apply in the same manner. Let dry overnight.

Step 7

Paint each tusk with gold poster paint. Let dry.

ref: https://www.ehow.com/how_12077670_make-paper-tusks.html

Try starting with a small styrofoam cone and build it up and shape it with paper mache.

You can check these really great ideas from pinterest https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/246923992046867304/

Hello posting a photograph might be helpful. It’s hard to know the density your elephant project for attachment purposes. I tend to like the air bake and oven bake clays for most crafting needs or repairs for 8 inches a wire armature might be necessary.

Please share a photo! That will really help us with ideas for you. :)

Wooden Elephant Tusk

https://www.instructables.com/Wooden-Elephant-Tusk/

Here's a post that might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bGJ646SQ0g

Making some forms with chicken wire might do it, cover it with papier mache, or try maybe carving some pool noodles to shape and find some stiff wire to put inside then papier mache or similar.

Hi Cindy, hope this helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bGJ646SQ0g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkSFFzRBn2Q

Hello Cindy,

Use a Broom handle or piece of dowelling the right size and whittle it down to the shape you require. OR Use a Plastic Knitting Needle and warm it up to bend it into shape. Enjoy!