You Can Toucan Clay Sculpture Project
Time: 2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Self-Hardening Clay
Colossal Chenille Stems
Acrylic or Tempera Paint
Sculpting Tools
Use self-hardening clay to create your own toucan!
Steps
- Step 1Give each student about 1 lb. of clay and divide into thirds.
- Step 2Use two-thirds to make a pinch pot and turn it upside down (this makes up the bird's body).
- Step 3Sculpt neck, head and beak from remaining clay (be sure to score clay when attaching to body), then use the tools to add details.
- Step 4Add chenille stems as feathers.
- Step 5Paint with acrylic or tempera and allow toucan to dry.