Teaching Clay Virtually
You don’t need a fancy set up or special software to create effective video presentations. Turn your cell phone into a document camera to teach ceramics projects remotely and to save prep time in the classroom. Once videos are recorded, learn simple editing tricks in Keynote or PowerPoint to create step by step instructions and video demonstrations for your students.
Download our FREE step-by-step slideshows here: - Keynote: https://marketing.amaco.com:5001/sharing/k043jU9iR - PowerPoint: https://marketing.amaco.com:5001/sharing/SJeeOzxt5
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DIY Texture Clay Stamps & Soft Slab Projects
This project is designed for teaching clay remotely to students who are learning from home. We will create DIY texture stamps using basic craft materials for use with modeling, air-dry or firing clays. Three different simple hand-building projects will be demonstrated using textured soft slabs.
Materials List
- Clay: use modeling or craft clay if ceramic clays are not available. Note: Amaco Self-hardening and air dry clays are available at most craft retailers as well as on-line education suppliers.
- Fettling knife / kitchen knife
- Small loop tool / pin in pencil*
- Pencil
- Rubber scraper / plastic gift card
- Needle tool / bamboo skewer
- Plastic wrap
- Paint brush
- Paper plate
- Paper
- Scissors
*Optional supplies for making a small loop tool:
- Pliers
- Wire cutter
- Long quilting pin
- Pencil with eraserDownload the step-by-step slideshows here: PowerPoint: https://marketing.amaco.com:5001/sharing/zDvqkkoth Keynote: https://marketing.amaco.com:5001/sharing/v8PEEEmCo
Matisse Underglaze Applique
Using Matisse as our inspiration, we will cut sheets of underglaze newsprint to applique colorful designs on a slab of clay. Video demonstrations include application of underglaze to newsprint sheets, and the cutting and designing of applique composition. Tips include how to successfully transfer images to clay slabs & form a finished piece.
Projects
Hand-built OVAL DISH: Building with Soft Clay Slabs
Clay How To
Hand-Built CLAY PLATES: Building with Soft Clay Slabs
Clay How To
Hand-Built SQUARE TRAYS: Building with Soft Clay Slabs
Clay How To
D.I.Y. Underglaze Stamps
Lesson Plan
Symmetrical Art Deco Tiles
Lesson Plan
Top 5 Glazing Tips & Tricks
Clay How To
Troubleshooting your Brent Potters Wheel with a Silver Face Controller
Equipment How To
DIY Clay Nesting Bowls featuring TPL glazes
Clay How To
Troubleshooting your Brent Potters Wheel with a Black Toggle Box Controller
Equipment How To
Lanterns To Light
Lesson Plan
🐠Clay Rock Fish 🐠
Clay How To
👻SpoOOooOky Lanterns 🎃 using Teacher's Palette Glazes
Clay How To