Tea Light House in Clay

This project introduces young learners to the art of working with clay while exploring the theme of celebration. Students will create a small clay house, learning basic clay techniques such as rolling, flattening, cutting, and decorating. By using a cardboard house shape as a guide, they will practice precision and creativity to design their own unique house, developing fine motor skills and artistic expression.

Supplies

1. Wood board
2. Clay
3. Skewer
4. Two bars for guides
5. Rolling pin
6. Water
7. Cardboard house shape

Step 1: Grabbing Clay

Take out all the clay from your bag and roll it into a ball.

Step 2: Flattening

Use the base of your hand (the part between your thumb and wrist) to flatten the ball.

Step 3: Rolling a Slab

Put a guide on each side of your flattened ball, then use a rolling pin to roll the clay.

Step 4: Making Sure It Doesn't Stick

Gently lift and move your clay slab to keep it from sticking to the board.

Step 5: Marking the House Shape

Place a house mold on the clay. Use a skewer to trace the shape of the house onto the slab.

Step 6: Cutting the Shape

Press harder with the skewer along the lines to cut out the house shape.

Step 7: Taking Care of Extra Clay

Peel off the extra clay, roll it into a ball, and put it back in your bag.

Step 8: Plan Decoration

Use the skewer to draw windows and doors on your house.

Step 9: Cut Out Windows

Cut out the windows with the skewer and remove the clay pieces from inside them.

Step 10: Add Details

Decorate your house by making dots, lines, and other designs with the skewer.

Step 11: Prepare the Base

Get a base for your house from the materials table.

Step 12: Glue the Base

Scratch lines on the back of the house and the base where they will stick together. Add a little water to glue them together.