Sculpting masterpieces

Procedures for making clay sculptures

1) Puchase the clay- comes in large blocks

2) Teacher must demonstrate how to use the clay before giving it to students                      

-show clay boards that must be used                                                                                             

 -show how to shape clay (pounding on board, throwing at board)                                            

-demonstrate how to apply ’slip’ to pieces of clay that want to stick together (slip must be used with pieces put together or else the pieces will not stay. Can add water to slip if it becomes too dry).           

-show students an example of a sculpture

3) Divide the clay block into same sized pieces (using string cutter)

4) Provide students with slip and with clayboards.

5)(optional) Have students create 4 different shapes with their piece of clay before they create their own sculpture so that they get used to working with it.

~ by rissaglendinning on February 6, 2008.