Lacey Clay Ornaments: Ms. Jorgenson X 2

For this project, we were introduced to the history of lace.  We seen several different lace patterns.  After discussing the history, we drew out own idea for an ornament.  After we drew our design, we taped wax paper over the top of it.  We all had a small bag of clay that we worked at to get it hard.  After it was hard enough, we cut a tiny hole in one corner and squeezed the clay out over the shape.  It had to be large enough to stay hard and not break.  Once we had our ornaments done.  We chose warm or cool colors and painted the ornaments.  We had to incorporate a shade or tint.  I used warm colors and mixed yellow and white together to create a light pastel yellow.  Finally, we tie ribbon around it to hang when it dries.

For an extension activity, I would have the students make pottery out of clay.  This would be another art project but we could also discuss the first civilizations to use pottery.