Clay Coil Pots for Kids

Learn how to make a simple or more elaborate version of clay coil pots. This is an easy and fun way to work with clay and makes a great keepsake or gift! For more fun clay projects for kids, visit artfulparent.c...
MATERIALS:
•Air dry clay (we like Crayola Air Dry Clay, but you can use any brand)
•Rolling pin
•Paint (watercolor, tempera, or acrylic all work well!)
•Paint brush
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start by creating a round "cookie" out of your clay to use as the base of your pot. You can shape this by hand or roll it out with a rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thick. Make scratch marks on the outside edge with a toothpick or butter knife.
2. Now, take a small handful of clay and roll it between your hands and the table to create a long, thin "snake."
3. Lay the snake over the edge of the clay base on the scratch marks, then continue coiling the snake around and around.
4. Create and use more "snakes" as needed.
5. Use your fingers and a tiny bit of water to blend the edges of the clay coils together a little bit or a lot.
6. Once you've made your clay coil pot as big as you would like, you can add embellishments such as spirals, flowers, or braids made out of clay.
7. Let your pot dry completely (this can take several days)
8. Paint your pot and enjoy gifting or keeping!
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