Bronx Zoo Cobra Ring

My brother found the metal top of this ring and suggested I make a ring out of it:

Bronx Zoo Cobra Ring

I started by making a small holder for it with clay,

then I made an impression of the base before I baked it:

 

While the clay baked I colored the eyes

First I tried red but it did not come out right, then I tried black:

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I sealed it and let it dry:

After the base came out of the oven

I colored it and glued the snake head in: