How to Make Beeswax Clay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l5DGdCMqIM

Fifth Grade: Practice and Final Coil Pots

We practiced our coil pots with oil based clay first, then created final pots. Here are the practice pots from one class and final pots from another class.

More 4th Grade Clay Medallions: Glazed and Fired

Fourth Grade Medallions: Clay, Glazed and Fired

My 4th graders created clay medallions with symbols that represented who they are. We learned about historical symbols from different cultures. We used Mayco Stroke n' Coat and white clay from Sax.

Kinder Pinch Pots: Glazed and Fired

Here is my first ever firing of kindergarten pinch pots with my new kiln. They turned out great! I had the kids use Mayco Stroke n' Coat and a white clay from Sax. 

Organize Your Art Classroom: Clay Glaze

Organize your art room to have complete project success. Here's how to organize your clay glazes for easier distribution.

5th Grade LVAA Grant Project: In progress!

I have started putting the 5th grade glazed tiles to form our mural. They did a great job of following their glaze maps. I am currently outlining the images to make them pop. Next is firing them in my kiln.

Second Grade Clay Masks: Finished!

I put some of the finished 2nd grade masks on display in our library. Some of them agreed to part with their beloved art pieces for a week. I'm glad they did because the school is enjoying viewing the great projects.

5th Grade LVAA Clay Tile Mural Project

After practicing with oil based clay and learning clay vocabulary and more, my 5th grade is finishing their tile mural project. This project was funded by a grant I received from the Louisville Visual Art Association. The portrait tiles will be put together to form our school mascot, a dolphin, after they are fired in my kiln. I may be art on a cart but I've made it work!

2nd Grade Weaving Portraits

I do paper weavings with 2nd grade every year and usually have them turn the weaving into a fish or butterfly. This year I wanted to change it up and had them turn their weavings into portraits. They created clay masks this year so the portraits were a great follow up project connection.