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Kayla Dykes

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Cassie Stephens

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In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit. We call them Mystery Creature door to allow the kids to really get the wheels turning on just what lies behind their door. I created a video in case you'd like to do this lesson with your students!

Stay tuned on how we plan to finish these (tempera cakes, most likely!) and the story-writing component we plan to tie in. Also how we are going to 'hide' these in the school to get the creative wheels turning for students who discover them!

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In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit.

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista - Toothpick Sculpture Tutorial

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista - Clay Vessel Inspired by Greek Amphora

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista - Clay Cylinder Face Planter

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Ceramic

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Art With Trista - Coil Heart - Step By Step

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista

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Art With Trista - Coil Pottery Step By Step

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Art With Trista

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How To Make A Fingerprint Pendant With Silver Clay | Kernowcraft

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Armature defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Kinetic Sculpture defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Sustainable defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Pliable defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Greenware defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Bisque defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Public Art defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Found Object defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Firing defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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Ceramics defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy

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For more fun art and craft ideas for kids, visit www.PinkStripeySocks.com!

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Techniques and Tips for Papier Mache Video

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Techniques and Tips for Papier Mache Video

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Making crafts out of paper mache can be a fun activity for the whole family. If you want to make your next paper mache project more successful by using these tips and hints.

Paper Mache Tips

Paper mache is a very messy craft! Prepare by covering your work surface. Even better, do it outside if weather permits. Make sure you cover yourself as well using smocks or old clothes.

Some creations can take several days to finish, so remind kids that they have to be patient! Sometimes you will have to work on it a little each day, adding new layers to your project.

Make sure your paper mache project is completely dry before you paint and decorate it.

Always tear your newspaper into strips instead of cutting them. The torn paper lays better on a paper mache creation.

To help your creation last longer, seal it with varnish or acrylic sealing spray when you're done painting it.

For a natural look, use brown paper towels for the final layer of your creation.

When you lay the newspaper strips onto your paper mache project, place the strips in as many different directions as possible. It will make your finished project stronger and let it hold together better.

If you live in a humid climate, assemble you paper mache project using glue rather than a flour and water mixture, or try using a little less water in your recipe.

When working with a round object, set it on top of a bowl or large-mouthed cup while you are working so it sits still.

To remove the base from inside your dried project, make a slit at the back and take out the material. If it's a balloon, you can simply pop it. Cover the slit with another layer of paper mache and let it dry.

If you don't like the smell of your flour and water mixture, try adding a touch of cinnamon to sweeten it up. You can add any aromatherapy scent you find pleasing.

Use acrylic paints for painting dried projects.

Colored tissue paper can be glued on to add decoration and texture to your creation.

Base material ideas: Balloons; aluminum foil (crumple it shape as needed); chicken wire (mold it as needed; usually used for large science projects a volcano); crumpled newspaper (use masking tape to hold it in place for basic shapes); small cardboard boxes (for square or rectangular creations).

If you choose to boil your newspaper pieces to make paper mache pulp you may find your pot smeared with newspaper ink. While you'll have a hard time removing the ink with soap just wipe the sides with a paper towl and some vegetable oil. Once you have the ink completely loosened just wash with soap and water as you would normally.

If you are making a pinata remember that you will need to leave a small hole or flap that you can use to stuff it with candy and small toys once it has dried.

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Making crafts out of paper mache can be a fun activity for the whole family. If you want to make your next paper mache project more successful by using these tips and hints. Paper mache is a very messy craft! Prepare by covering your work surface. Even better, do it outside if weather permits.

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An instructional video about how to make beads out of rolled strips of paper.

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Art Lessons for Kids: Shoe Tread Pendants

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Tracy - Layering Potter's Choice by Brushing

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First part of technique demonstration for several basic paper sculpture techniques. This video contains rolling, folding, and curling.

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Elmer's Glue FAQ: How to Make Paper Mache using Elmer's Glue-All

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Paper Mache is a fun and interactive project to do with the kids - it's also a great way to create DIY decorations! In this video, Elmer's shares its favorite techniques for creating Paper Mache with Elmer's Glue-All. For more information, visit http://www.elmers.com/diy/videos or http://www.facebook.com/elmers.

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Clay Handbuilding Techniques: Slab, Coil, Pinch

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Clay Pottery Slab Building : Making a Clay Slump Mold

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Clay slump molding is the opposite of hump molding in that the clay is slumped into a bowl shape instead of onto it. Learn expert tips on how this is done in this free video clip on clay molding. Expert: Emily Owen Contact: www.littleepottery.com Bio: Emily majored in studio art, earning her a bachelor's degree in fine arts and geological sciences.

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Quick demo showing how to roll clay coils and use slip and score to attach them

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Second part of a technique demonstration for paper sculpture. This video contains demonstrations for scoring and tabbing.

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Sketch, Armature, Mass: Figure in Action

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Sketch, Armature, Mass: Figure in Action