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Craft Day / Air-Dry Clay Creations

Air-Dry Clay Creations

Children model pinch pots, animals and small sculptures from air-dry clay that dries overnight.

How to run it

  1. Give each child a ball of air-dry clay and simple tools.
  2. Show how to roll, pinch and join pieces with a little water.
  3. Children model pinch pots, animals or their own ideas.
  4. Leave to dry overnight and paint the next day.

You will need

  • air-dry clay
  • clay tools
  • paint
  • brushes
Make it easier or harderYounger children make simple balls and coils; older children add textures and fine detail.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Sculpting builds fine motor skills and creative confidence.

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Craft DayClay and Pottery DayArt Attack DayBudding Artists

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