If desired, you can deepen lines with a needle tool or toothpick. Use a small brush to tuck some edges to the back to make figure appear round. Flatten some areas for contrast, or to make them appear more delicate. Make some areas, such as the mushroom cap, extra thick for emphasis. Insert toothpick into center for stability.
Press stand to back of figure.
Adjust stand to make the figure appear upright. Bake Zachary Alexander standing up on an index card in center of oven for 30 minutes. Let cool in oven. Remove from oven. After it is cool, brush on brown acrylic paint.