Easily Seal Clay Projects Have you ever wondered what to do after you paint those ceramic projects? We see that you decided to forgo glazing, but sometimes your projects need a little extra shine. Here we will share 6 different ways to add a clear coat to your clay projects. Considerations Before Clear Coating Your…
Clay glaze appearance on non-fired clay projects Have you ever been in a time crunch when completing clay projects with your students? When doing clay projects in the art classroom, the end of the year or a holiday break is always knocking on your door. If you still want to use pottery glaze with your…
Glaze Alternative For Adding Color To Clay Projects Are you sick of loading your kiln for another glaze firing? Yes, we totally love using clay glazes for our projects and with children. However, sometimes you just don’t have time to glaze. Get those clay pots, bowls and ceramic sculptures finished sooner with our non-glaze alternatives….
Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Flower Art Project For Elementary Students Discussing and analyzing O’Keeffe’s flower paintings with children can be a lot of fun. Her artwork is perfect for getting young kids to draw large and think of composition in a new way. When discussing her art with kids get them to notice how some of…
Fun children’s art project using paint sticks Use the book, The Color Monster, by Anna Leans as inspiration for this easy monster craft for young children. The illustrations in this book help open up a whole discussion of feelings and emotions about different children’s experiences. Don’t worry though, this project is not as serious as…
Non-glaze way to paint ceramic art lessons We love sharing non-glaze ways to add color to your ceramic projects. Kids (adults, too) can easily use watercolor paints to paint their clay projects. Why use watercolor paint on clay? Easily can get in the textures or grooves Easy clean-up Kids are able to see actual colors…
Don’t have glazes? Best paint for clay Sometimes you don’t have time to get another fire done in your kiln. Especially when those clay projects are just taking up so much space in your art classroom. While we love glazing ceramic projects with kids, we also like the freedom of using acrylic paint on clay….
Easily add a base to your pinch pot bowl We have been exploring all types of pinch pot ideas for kids recently. Ceramic projects are by far some of the best kid art lessons out there. Even if a child isn’t confident in their drawing ability, you will see them smile when trying to build…
Ideal project for first-time clay users Pinch pots are the perfect beginner clay build for children and adults alike. Kids can gain a better understanding of how to form clay without having to attach anything. Learning this simple technique is a perfect lesson to work on fine motor skills in children. Pinch pots are also…
Easy ceramic art lessons for your elementary art class This list of easy ceramic projects has something for everyone. From simple flower clay pinch pots to complex double pot fish. Here are 8 easy pinch pot ideas you can make with kids. Perfect beginner clay projects Pinch pots are the perfect beginner clay build for…