Working with clay is a good way to learn to think ideas through to completion.
Create a pot using clay.
Create a pot from a sphere of clay.
Add texture on the sides of the pot using found objects.
Supplies:
clay, table cover, pencil, items to press in clay, paint, paint brush, water, towel
Found Objects: bottle tops, paper clips, netting, toys.
Found Objects: bottle tops, paper clips, netting, toys.
Vocabulary
Texture
Form
Sphere
3D
Form
Sphere
3D
Art Elements: Texture and Form
Activity
- Gather Supplies.
- Cover table.
- Form a sphere with the clay.
- Make an impression in the clay with your thumb. (In the center)
- Begin pinching the sides of the sphere. Keep the sides even and not too thin.
- Smooth out the top rim.
- Press found objects in the sides of the pot to make texture. Drawing with a pencil tip will work too.
- Let your pot dry.
- Paint your clay pot. Watercolors will work.
- Put your initials on the bottom of the pot.
Portfolio
Take a picture of your work to put in your portfolio.
What is the best part of your project?
What is the best part of your project?