Materials
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Lesson 1: Model Magic, different colors of Sharpies or Mr. Sketch markers, airtight plastic bag/tub, scissors, tagboard work surface, liquid school glue, a thin wooden dowel, yarn/wire, and items to carve details into the clay.
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Lesson 2: Air-dry clay, waxy work mat, small container of water, items to carve details into the clay, plastic wrap, watercolor paint (liquid preferred) and paintbrushes.
Lessons
Lesson 1. Model Magic
[length 17:58] Investigate ways to use Model Magic in the classroom, including the creation of custom colors, coaching students in making shapes, and planning for material management. Project examples are given for elementary and secondary students.
Suggested materials: Model Magic, different colors of Sharpies or Mr. Sketch markers, airtight plastic bag/tub, scissors, tagboard work surface, liquid school glue, a thin wooden dowel, yarn/wire, and items to carve details into the clay.
Lesson 2. Working with Self-Hardening Clay
[length 27:23] Explore types of self-hardening clay and get tips on its distribution and storage in the classroom. Get ideas for working with students on adding texture, scratching, scoring, & joining pieces, drying the clay, and decorating projects. If working alongside this video, please note that you will need to pause for project-building and for drying time.
Suggested materials: Air-dry clay, waxy work mat, small container of water, items to carve details into the clay, plastic wrap, watercolor paint (liquid preferred) and paintbrushes.