Hand-Built SQUARE TRAYS: Building with Soft Clay Slabs
Need an easy and quick project for the Art Classroom?
Try out this project where we show you how to build a square tray using ONE soft slab of clay! This project covers a variety of the 3-D Elements and Principles of Design including Texture, Contrast/Variety, and Proportion/Scale.
The final glazed piece on the YouTube thumbnail is glazed with TPL-44 Peridot over TPL-23 Aquamarine and fired to cone 05!
Supplies List
- AMACO No. 25 White Art Clay (slab)
- Rib or Gift Card
- Texture Tools
- Fettling Knife
- Plastic Wrap
- Scoring Tool
- Soft Paintbrush
- AMACO Teacher's Palette Light Glazes
How to Build Square Trays
- Smooth and stamp a moist slab
- Trim excess clay
- Lay plastic wrap on the edges of the slab, and smooth
- Score and attach the corners
- Straighten the sides as needed
- Clean up with a wet paintbrush
Video
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