My 2nd graders are making Canopic Jars right now. To make the bottom part I had them fill a foam cup with clay and use a plastic spoon to scoop out the middle. You can see the results by following this link: (The heads also turned out very well and cute! http://artistecommon.blogspot.com/search/label/Special%20Lessons
Oh holey moley those are great! What a cool idea, I really love the internal organs.
I use White Modeling clay (not the air dry, although that stuff is great too) for our hand building, I have noticed it's more durable than others, plus I like the white after it's fired :)
Great clay work! I've enjoyed exploring your blog, you have some marvellous ideas. I'll be following with interest :) Love to have you visit me at Dream Painters. :)Elizabeth paintersofdream.blogspot.com
My 2nd graders are making Canopic Jars right now. To make the bottom part I had them fill a foam cup with clay and use a plastic spoon to scoop out the middle. You can see the results by following this link: (The heads also turned out very well and cute!
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What kind of clay do you use?
ReplyDeleteOh holey moley those are great! What a cool idea, I really love the internal organs.
ReplyDeleteI use White Modeling clay (not the air dry, although that stuff is great too) for our hand building, I have noticed it's more durable than others, plus I like the white after it's fired :)
http://trinityceramic.com/moist-clays/trinity-ceramic-supply/white-modeling-clay
Great clay work! I've enjoyed exploring your blog, you have some marvellous ideas. I'll be following with interest :)
ReplyDeleteLove to have you visit me at Dream Painters.
:)Elizabeth
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