If you love sculpting with clay….. then I have a fun craft for you.  Today I’m going to show you how to make Bowls and Dishes made out of Clay.  You will need some adult supervision for this craft as the clay will need to be baked once you have finished forming your Bowls and Dishes.  Simply bake the clay according to the clay’s instructions.  Are you ready to get started?  Simply grab some clay and we will move on with the craft.

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Materials Needed

Clay

 

Step 1

Roll a lump of clay between your hands and the table until it forms a coil.

 

Step 2

Flatten a lump of clay to form a round cookie shape.  It is called a disk.

Step 3

Lay the coil of clay on and around the edge of the disk.  Overlap the tapering edge.

 

Step 4

With the tip of your index finger, rub the coil on the outside and inside.  This should make a firm edge and the object resembles a small dish.

 

Step 5

Let dry.  Bake or place in kiln depending on your clay’s instructions.

 

Step 6

Add coil upon coil to form a higher edge like a bowl.

 

Step 7

After building up the straight edge bend it wavy.  Be sure it is moist or it will crack.

 

Step 8

Fasten a coil to the cup for a handle.

So, there you have it…. now you know how to make Bowls, Cups and Dishes out of Clay.  What did you make?  Let me know in the comments below.  Don’t forget to take a picture and post that in the comment as well…. I’d love to see what you made.

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