Metallic Clay Leaf Collage - Project #80

Time: 2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Self-Hardening Clay

Fettling Knife

Pottery Tools

Roylco Leaf Texture Rubbing Plates

Mayco Magic Metallic Paints & Patinas

Paint Atomizer or Empty Spray Bottle

Cord or Wire

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Use self hardening clay, texture rubbing plates and metallic paints to create your own leaf collage. This project also has an instructional video available!

Steps

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  Step 1
  Using 1 lb. of Stonex Clay per project, roll out a ¼" thick sheet. Press a rubbing plate into the clay (the back of the plate makes a raised design).
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  Step 2
  Cut out a leaf with the fettling knife. Repeat Steps 1 & 2 two more times.
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  Step 3
  With remaining clay roll out an abstract base piece. Attach leaves, making sure that students score seams propely before joining them together.
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  Step 4
  Clean up the sculpture, taking care to smooth edges. Add additional details with clay tools.
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  Step 5
  While clay is still moist, use a tool to cut two holes into the back of the base for hanging purposes. Allow sculpture to dry completely.
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  Step 6
  Paint sculpture with Magic Metallics set, applying a different color on each leaf and the base. While the paint is still wet, spray on included patinas to create realistic-looking metallic finishes. To complete the project, insert and knot cord into holes in the base (wire may also be used).

Products Used

• AMACO Stonex Self-Hardening Clay - 5 lb. (A-47338C)
• Kemper Hard Fettling Knife (KEM-F97)
• Kemper Pottery Tool Kit (KEM-PTK)
• Leaves Roylco Texture Rubbing Plates (ROY-5815)
• Mayco Magic Metallic Paints & Patinas - 6-Piece Set (CLR-MMKT18)