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