Pop Art Clay Portraits - Lesson Plan

[@Blick_Art]

@artsy721 When rolling the clay slabs out, make sure to roll in both directions and keep the clay an even thickness - this will help reduce warping. You can also flip the clay over when it is partialy dry.to allow it to dry on the other side.

[@ElizabethMarshall-y9p]

We did not have luck using gel pens. I recommend using Crayola washable markers. They transfer really well

[@Blick_Art]

Thanks for the tip! We'll have to try that ourselves!

[@Blick_Art]

@KissMyChristin This specific technique will work only with with self-hardening clay and ceramic clay.

[@annapace8023]

Would have loved to see the finished piece.

[@Blick_Art]

@Avrildulac You may use any standard printer/photocopier paper.

[@edal61]

Great instructional video. Wouldn't I have to flip the photo horizontally before transfering to the clay, as to avoid a flipped image?

[@Mourningdove702]

So, the gel pen will transfer to clay? What other options besides gel pen is recommended?

[@Blick_Art]

BillyBones139 Hi! The gel pen works because it is a water based pen and the wet clay or spray of water on the back will rehydrate it and transfer it. You may also be able to get similar results from a charcoal or pastel pencil, a heavy graphite pencil line, or a water based marker (Crayola). If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542

[@Mourningdove702]

So, in theory the Crayola Portfolio water soluble oil pastels should work. I'll put it on my "to try" list along with marker.

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

u can just trace over the pic its self with a small round tool or the pen tip itself and much much much easier and time saving :) so just place pic on cly and trace onto it :} WALLA!

[@jusformommy]

where to purchase this self hardening clay? do the clay come as a tile form already? Thanks great project.

[@tressinar]

Really nice. Thank you

[@PICHIKATO5SHACHIRO55]

Cool idea!!

[@misshermitage]

what would I need to do differently to do this on polymer clay?

[@naieemahsworld3249]

Perfect for homeschool projects

[@sunny1973sharma]

Amazing, thanks for upload .

[@priyankamahankali3643]

Can we use salt dough or cold porcelain. Please reply me fast. I would like to do it for my hubby for valentine's day. Please reply me

[@sharinasalim2876]

Hi... This is so beautiful.. this clay that you are using is not available in my country can I use Air Dry Natural clay. I really want to try this can you please any substitute clay that I can use. Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial.........

[@rashmipatil6464]

Which clay u have used?

[@belikethehoneybee6856]

Hi... Wow .......Wow........ it is so so beautiful thank you keep it up

[@waukonstandard]

Would gel pen transfer to other mediums like air dry clay or cold porcelain?

[@Blick_Art]

+starwolf539 No, unfortunately the gel pen will dry on the paper and will not transfer. Ball point pens really do work the best. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@sridharanmurugesan2100]

Wat type of clay v should use...??

[@nashalee6471]

Can you use clay that dries in the oven?

[@ameliajohn8334]

I tried and no but the best clay to possibly use Crayola air dry clay

[@ameliajohn8334]

Or you can still try to use it anyway

[@IlluminaC]

when i put water into the photo, the picture itself transferred into the clay

[@Blick_Art]

+Chelle Jones If you don’t want that to happen and your image is printed in water-soluble ink, use a sheet of lightweight copy paper on top of the picture to trace your lines with the gel pen. That way, only those lines will transfer to the clay. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail].

[@IlluminaC]

thank u

[@LorriCarnevale]

Awesome another great idea to add to my designing thank you

[@JackieCarter1958]

I have been trying for some time to transfer a drawing onto wet ADC, with not much luck. I've tried gel pens (transfers very faint), and felt tip pens (this looked great, but within an hour it was 'melting' and disappeared into the ADC. I tried the ball point pen (with high hopes after reading your suggestion below), and it did nothing as well. I am dampening the paper on the back to transfer the image, and have gone from regular computer paper to thicker, nearly card stock. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

[@williec6334]

Jackie, I was having trouble too. Almost gave up on this. Then I picked up a gel pen which I thought I had already used and presto it worked. I think gel pen is the key. My wife uses gel pens for coloring and her gel pens are juicy- color really flows out. They work great for this. Maybe you figured this out already but I wanted to share my breakthrough just in case you needed help.

[@arooshasabah]

which clay is this can you please name it?

[@Blick_Art]

+aroosha sabah here's the link to it! www.dickblick.com/products/blick-white-moist-talc-firing-clay/

[@maheensheikh4428]

can i use italian clay on it?

[@Blick_Art]

+maheen sheikh We have not tried it with Italian Clay to be certain how it will work. If you decide to use Italian Clay with this lesson plan, be sure to test it prior to demonstrating to a class. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@francescam18]

This is pretty cool! I teach art but I only teach once a week, how is this possible to teach students?

[@noorjehan6335]

Hi! Plz may i know what clay did u use?

[@Blick_Art]

+noor jehan The clay used in the video is the Blick White Moist Talc Firing Clay (www.dickblick.com/products/blick-white-moist-talc-firing-clay/). You can also use a white colored airdry clay or for an interesting effect, consider terra cotta or a red colored clay. If you have any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@aitzazashrafi2659]

Amazing...😘😘😘

[@dogacam4914]

what kind of materials do you use for hanging?

[@Blick_Art]

Doğa Çam You can create a hole in the back of the tile for a nail to be inserted into, glue a saw tooth hanger on the back after it has dried or been fired, or use high temp wire (if firing in a kiln) or standard wire (if it is air dry clay) to create a loop that is inserted into the back of the clay from which it can be hung. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@samiyashah4319]

POP gets dry very soon almost in 5mins. how to do basic outline on pop.

[@Blick_Art]

+Samiya Shah If your clay surface gets too dry prior to transferring your image, use a spray bottle of water to mist the surface. You can also apply a thin layer of water with a sponge or your hand. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@nabilelgamal204]

Very good wow

[@geetikalohani7410]

Hi. Can acrylic colours be used for the painting..

[@Blick_Art]

+Geetika Lohani Yes, acrylics can be used on dry, air-dry clay or ceramic clay that has been fired once. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@usartist1]

Yes, acrylic paint works.

[@mixideasandcreations2726]

Wow.... Nice video

[@amibhatt4207]

So awesome dear

[@umerwayanad333]

Nice

[@krishariharan9924]

Thanks !!!

[@reaganmiller453]

Can you use polymer clay?

[@Blick_Art]

+ Reagan Miller Yes, you can use polymer clay if you don’t have a kiln. Be aware though, that polymer clay is not cheap and may not be the most cost effective option if you are on a budget. If you need a more economical option, consider air dry clay. The process would be the same but you would not fire/ bake it, just let it air dry. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@reaganmiller453]

Thank you. Yes, I have used PC and ADC before. With the ADC I have even used rubber stamps. Paper clay also takes on great detail if that's what you want. It's a little pricey if you are making something big though. I don't have a kiln but I think I'll try this using paper clay but smaller tiles. Thx for the tips!

[@MdSalim-cs4ih]

Reagan Mille

[@nangtienaideochetia7480]

Its impressing.I also want to make face paint on clay .where to get these materials.can you tell details

[@iHeartfRogs268]

What clay are you using?

[@lichengju]

good

[@sandyclair6203]

Love you site! Go STEAM!

[@lakshart7515]

nice technic

[@palasingh7545]

Very nice g

[@uniqko]

💘

[@dusarishivagoud1565]

nice

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

easier than this is to simply place paper on clay and trace on paper to clay with round tip tool or pen tip

[@phillyflyboy]

crazy

[@tammyjackson1026]

subscribed and liked

[@d.abhinav201]

Nice mam

[@gatlasrikanth3080]

Nice art madam

[@nandanamk416]

kavin

[@clobby]

I love this lesson, but Andy Warhol was doing his pop art portraits in the 60's, not the 50's.

[@Sharperthanu1]

ANDY WARHOL CREATED HIS POP ART IN THE 1960'S NOT THE 1950'S.BEFORE THAT IN THE 1950'S MOST OF THE NEW YORK CITY ART WORLD CREATED ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM.POP ART,IN THE 1960'S WAS A DEPARTURE FROM THE ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM OF THE 1950'S.

[@rmorris690]

U ruined the face

[@baranidaran7653]

good