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Supplies:
- Crayola Modeling Clay - Jumbo Pack
- Crayola Scissors
- Aluminum Foil
- Bamboo Skewers - 1 per student
- Toothpicks
- Rolling Pins
- Rulers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/aa22a57f0379e4418764e6bc77992623-stepSml.png)
Sofa and chair suitable for a 10 cm (4") tall figure.
- Scrunch a small piece of aluminum foil into a 2 cm x 2 cm x 10 cm cuboid for the sofa seat.
- Scrunch a small piece of aluminum foil into a 2 cm x 2 cm x 3 cm cuboid for the chair seat.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/936835d7ca0fefa45a372dcb2dff875c-stepSml.png)
SOFA
- Use a piece of 16 cm x 28 cm aluminum foil.
- Fold it in half long end to long end.
- Fold it in half again long end to long end to make a strip 4 cm x 28 cm.
- Fold that strip in half short end to short end to make a strip 4 cm x 14 cm.
CHAIR
- Use a piece of 14 cm x 16 aluminum foil.
- Fold it in half long end to long end.
- Fold it in half again long end to long end to make a strip 4 cm x 14 cm.
- Fold that strip in half short end to short end to make a strip 4 cm x 7 cm.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/626d5198790c9fa21cdd7d97e3619dc2-stepSml.png)
- Roll a piece of clay smooth and flat.
- Make it fairly thin.
- Place the cuboid on the clay and use it to measure a 'T' shaped piece.
- Make the length of the vertical part of the 'T' 4 times the width of the cuboid.
- Make the length of the horizontal part of the 'T' 3 times the width of the cuboid.
- Cut out the shape.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/00f761d3f1fac91d4f3cb275d6bd2c83-stepSml.png)
- Roll a piece of clay smooth and flat.
- Make it fairly thin.
- Place the aluminum foil strip on the clay.
- Use it to measure a piece that is as long as the foil strip and 2 times its width.
- Cut out the shape.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/44fbff5f5bbe1e1412c72651db6fcf5b-stepSml.png)
CHAIR BACK
- Fold the clay around the flat foil shape like a sandwich.
- Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.
CHAIR SEAT
- Wrap the 'T' shaped clay around the cuboid.
- Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/81c34ad3f493cda98f9a01d0596635d9-stepSml.png)
- Press the seat to the back.
- Wrap the shape around the sides of the cuboid to form the arms of the chair.
- Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.
- Add decorative details and textures.
- Follow the same process to make the sofa.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f7cf2ff464f80a8dd47ab1cb0a9c0901-stepSml.png)
Cushions and Pillows
- Make a small ball and flatten it into a square pillow shape.
- Press small indents in it with your fingers so it looks like a soft pillow.
- Make a small ball of contrasting colour and flatten it with your fingers.
- Use a bamboo skewer to press into the circle to make a fringe.
- Flatten small pieces of modeling clay.
- Use tiny cookie cutters or a skewer to cut out shapes.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f94d25067a75e211af3c726584e3013a-stepSml.png)
- Add patterns and details.
- Choose colours and details in the sofa that complement the colours and details in the chair.
- Add other items such as cushions, pillows and a rug.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts,
Media Literacy
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8