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Modelling/Construction Art Project

Paper Magiclay Flower

Zart Paper Magiclay may be used to build up areas onto a 2D surface, creating texture and form.

Rolling tiny balls of the Paper Magiclay to form coral, or draping the Paper Magiclay to look like flowing seaweed may create an underwater reef. The Paper Magiclay may also be shaped into cones or pulled and allowed to spring back to form kelp like strips.

Press beads into the clay for details as well as wires or take an imprint of fabric or netting for an interesting effect. The Paper Magiclay may be built up in areas to give dimension.

When dry the Paper Magiclay may be painted to create colour. Any waterbased paint will adhere as easily as painting on paper. Pearl paint also enhances the underwater effect.

Suitable for:

Primary levels

Materials:

Paper Magiclay, Paint

How to Make a Paper Magiclay Flower:

1. Take a small amount of the Paper Magiclay and add a small drop of paint to knead through the clay to colour it.

2. Shape petals by pushing the Paper Magiclay with your thumb or fingers, thinly onto a tabletop or hard surface until you get very thin petal shapes. Allow to sit and stiffen for a few minutes.

3. Start with a small bud in the centre and build up the petals in a circular fashion around the central bud, shaping the petals to open out, as the flower gets larger.

4. When you reach the desired size, allow to dry. You will have a beautiful and delicate hand created flower with paper thin petals, these can even be scented with a few drops of essential oil.

 

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