Creature

So I finished (mostly) my "Creature", after one set back I think I am (mostly) satisfied.
Well here is what I did:
1. First I took two halves of a ball of clay and made pinch pot bowls.
2. I attached those two halves together to form a ball with a hollow center.
3. Because there is an air pocket in the center I was able to roll the ball around to get the shape I wanted.
4. I then made the imprints of the areas for the spiky parts by pressing them in with my hands.
5. I used more clay and attached it to the ball and got the look I wanted from a needle tool.
6. Next I used a real dried starfish and imprinted my texture to the shape.
7. After I got the piece to the way I wanted it I waited and waited for it to dry
8. Then I threw it in a kiln (here is where it slightly exploded on me)
9. I glued all the parts together, with a 5 min epoxy (lifespan one year) and then I painted it using acrylic paint.

Some Links for painting ceramics:
http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-paint-ceramic-bisque-using-acrylic-paint_W0QQugidZ10000000002321685
http://www.ehow.com/video_2380657_painting-rabbit-sculpture.html