Claycrete Vase Project
Time: 1 Class Period
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
AMACO Claycrete Papier Mache
Acrylic Gemstones
Empty Plastic Bottles
Craft Gloves
Powdered Tempera
Plastic or Metal Tray
Make vases with Claycrete!
Steps
- Step 1Cut the top off of a recycled plastic bottle to make a vase form.
- Step 2With gloves on, mix 3 TBSP powder paint with 2 cups Claycrete and 1 cup of water. The Claycrete should be the consistency of dough. Each color used on the vase must be made separately. Three colors are adequate.
- Step 3Apply the dough mixture to the outside of the plastic vase form. Use different colors to make a design.
- Step 4While the dough is still wet, press gems into the dough and let dry overnight.
- Optional Tip 1Add more to the design by pressing other things into the Claycrete dough like beads and mosaic pieces. Try adding glitter glue when dry!