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Supplies:
- Crayola Modelling Clay
- Plastic Placemats
- Various Texture Making Tools
- Wax Paper
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f497419dfa6339ceb1da6d8a7e64d8eb-stepSml.png)
- Gather a variety of tools for creating texture and joining the modeling clay.
- You may want to make a pin tool by taping an open paper clip to the end of a pencil, and a gouging tool by taping a paper clip to the end of a pencil.
- Other useful tools are a garlic press, comb, skewer and toothbrush.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4e849a866f387a9d7d1359368ac3667e-stepSml.png)
BALL
- Take a small piece of modeling clay.
- Squeeze it into a rough ball with your fingers.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0e56d39a9ac06d45f917ede0ba0cfc35-stepSml.png)
- Roll it around and around between the palms of your hands.
- Make sure to go in circular motions.
- Make it into a smooth, round ball.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0e6cf6d0953dcb89f850271f6ea4ebe9-stepSml.png)
COIL
- Squeeze a small ball of clay into a sausage shape.
- Spread your fingers and apply light, even pressure as you roll the shape across the surface of the placemat.
- Make the shape long and thin.
- Make sure it does not get flat.
- See how long, thin, and smooth you can make your coils.
- Practice making long, thin coils and short, stubby ones.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/099735a6741f69c703ad27272088156a-stepSml.png)
CYLINDER
- Roll out a short, thick coil.
- Gently tap the ends onto the placemat to make them flat and smooth.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/40bb3a0ea4139503f14df0722da56d99-stepSml.png)
EGG
- Start with a ball.
- Roll it up and down between the palms of your hands to make it into a long oval shape.
- Gently pinch the ends of the oval with your fingers.
- Form it into an egg shape.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9f2bd11ee134586c4bed5a4d900ca52a-stepSml.png)
DISK
- Start with a small ball.
- Pinch it between your thumb and fingers to flatten it out.
- Smooth out the edges.
- Practice making different sizes and thicknesses of round disks.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/1cdba5aa2d5840582e49f1c0905a0073-stepSml.png)
DROPLET
- Make an egg shape and continue to squeeze the top end until it becomes a point.
- Keep the rest of the shape smooth and round so the whole thing looks like a droplet of water.
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4a24ec01b472eb57cc6c7a2d290d7c93-stepSml.png)
CONE
- Make a droplet.
- Gently tap the base on the desktop until it is smooth and flat.
10
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/88df2cd9a8744e723b2e1d68b88c6da9-stepSml.png)
BOX
- Make a cylinder.
- Place a ruler or flat object on top of it and gently press down to flatten it.
- Turn it so the flat side is on the table top and repeat.
- Keep doing all sides until you have created a box.
- Practice making different sizes and shapes of boxes
11
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/ffa26813d08b16c1b7eab893385cf286-stepSml.png)
RIBBON
- Roll a long, thin coil.
- Place the coil on a piece of wax paper and then on top of the placemat.
- Gently roll a pencil or marker back and forth along the coil to flatten it into a ribbon.
- Lift the end of the wax paper and peel the ribbon away from it.
12
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/dc1fe148d7a2c346fb853db7fcb32026-stepSml.png)
SCULPTURE
- Combine all the shapes you have created to make a sculpture.
- Press the modeling clay pieces firmly to each other.
- Use a stick or your fingers to blend the joint to make it stronger.
- Once it is complete use a new, contrasting colour of clay to add extra details.
Subjects:
Grades:
Kindergarten,
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8