The second graders created these fall leaf ornaments to show that they can create actual texture in their artwork and to show that they can use organic shapes in their artwork. The first week we rolled out our clay, rolled a real leaf into the clay, cut it into a shape with a cookie cutter, and then used other tools to create patterns and textures on our clay. When the clay ornaments were fired in the kiln, the leaf burned away leaving a fossilized image on the clay. The second week we glazed our clay. First we painted them with a brown or black glaze to get into all of the grooves and lines. We used a small sponge to wipe away most of the glaze but some stayed in the lines of the leaf and our patterns. Last we painted two coats of a colored glaze onto the ornament.
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Mrs. W.About Me: This is my eighth year teaching art at Switzer Elementary. I see every K-6 student for art once a week. My goal during this time is to nurture students' creativity through exploring different art mediums and concepts. By exploring art, students will develop essential knowledge and skills that will prepare them for the future. Categories
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