an activity for school-age:
A charming keepsake with functionality!
before you begin:
The main ingredient in this Mother's Day keepsake is air-dry clay. You'll also need clay tools, paper, scissors, a pencil and a small bowl.
activity goals:
Create a one of a kind functional keepsake for mom
furthermore:
Paint "MOM," use mom's favorite color or create a totally colorful handprint.
A charming keepsake with functionality!
before you begin:
The main ingredient in this Mother's Day keepsake is air-dry clay. You'll also need clay tools, paper, scissors, a pencil and a small bowl.
activity goals:
Create a one of a kind functional keepsake for mom
furthermore:
Paint "MOM," use mom's favorite color or create a totally colorful handprint.
let's get started
step 1
Trace a hand using a pencil and paper.
Trace a hand using a pencil and paper.
step 2
Use scissors to cut out the handprint.
Use scissors to cut out the handprint.
step 3
Place the paper handprint on top of a piece of air-dry clay rolled smooth and about 1/4" thick.
Place the paper handprint on top of a piece of air-dry clay rolled smooth and about 1/4" thick.
step 4
Using a clay tool and the paper handprint as a guide, cut a handprint out of the clay.
Using a clay tool and the paper handprint as a guide, cut a handprint out of the clay.
step 5
As the clay hand begins to dry, lay it inside of a small bowl or on the outside of an overturned bowl so that the hand dries in a cupped shape.
As the clay hand begins to dry, lay it inside of a small bowl or on the outside of an overturned bowl so that the hand dries in a cupped shape.
step 6
Once dry, the hand will be cupped to hold jewelry, paperclips or other small items.
Once dry, the hand will be cupped to hold jewelry, paperclips or other small items.
step 7
Paint the hand with washable paint and allow the paint to dry.
Paint the hand with washable paint and allow the paint to dry.