Friday, January 15, 2010

Clay Textured Plaques

In Model Masters we explored Air dry clay, texture, painting, and beading--All in one project!  After sketching our landscape designs we began

Step 1: Students started with a ball of wedged air dry clay and made a slab  by flipping it over and flattening several times.  After the clay was about 1 inch thick, the clay was cut into a specific shape (square, circle, star). 

Step 2:  Clay tools were used to add relief--high and low areas--in the plaque.  Tools were also used to add different textures in the designs. 

Step 3:  Two holes were punched in the top of the plaque to allow it to hang. 

Step 4:  After allowing to dry completely, plaques were painted using vibrant acrylic paints. 

Step 5: Wire and glass beads were threaded through the top holes so the plaque could be displayed.



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