Cupcake Clay Project

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Clay Cupcakes

Please refer to Clay Guide lines

Printable PDF cupcake clay project

Supplies:

  • silicone cupcake baking cups (one per student)

  • small bowls for water

  • sponges (optional, can use fingers)

  • clay mat

Prep:

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  • review Clay Guidelines

  • cut the clay using the wire tool with handles, one inch down and then slice into eight (two lumps per student)

Students:

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  • roll both pieces into balls: one will be bottom and the other will be a pinch pot top

  • pinch off small cherry size piece from one ball

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  • push one ball into the silicone cupcake mold

  • make sure the clay is at least 1/4 inch thick, if it is too thin it will crack

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  • carve off the excess clay using a plastic knife

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  • roll second large piece into ball and then pinch it into a bowl shape which will be the top of the cupcake

  • smooth edges with water

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  • Make sure the cupcake top will fit on the bottom

  • roll last clay piece into cherry

  • score top of cupcake, add a small amount of water and wiggle cherry until it feels secure

  • using needle tool or wooden clay tool, carve initials or name inside top and inside bottom of cupcake

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  • when glazing, be sure not to glaze under sides of cupcake

Volunteers:

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  • cupcake can be dried as one unit using a piece of paper between top and bottom

  • after a day of drying, pop off silicone molds, wash, and return to cupcake tub

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References:

For a full photo tutorial: http://www.oliveandlove.com/?p=4388

http://artfor1170.blogspot.com/2011/12/cupcakes.html

http://artatherod.blogspot.com/2010/12/yummy-cupcakes.html

Clay, clay bestLaura DurrerComment