<p><em>Fun,clay projects for kids at home.</em></p>



<p>All over the world we are experiencing in some form or another social distancing or lockdown due to Covid-19.</p>



<p>This doesn’t mean kids have to be bored at home or stuck in front of the television,especially if you have access to clay.</p>



<p>I have put together a fun and creative diy pottery project for kids in the comfort of your own home. The younger ones might need a bit of help with this one.</p>



<p>If you have access to clay from your local supplier,be it airdry clay or not,that will be great. If you need to get clay,have a look here <a href="https://www.amazon.com/OVI-12pcs-Colorful-Modeling-Molding/dp/B075L4ZDKY/">https://www.amazon.com/OVI-12pcs-Colorful-Modeling-Molding/dp/B075L4ZDKY/</a> for smaller quantities for the younger bunch,or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TKDM2Z/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TKDM2Z/</a> for the bigger kids. I prefer the latter as it cracks less.</p>



<p>Modelling airdry clay is great to paint afterwards with acrylic paints,but just remember that the clay cannot hold liquid.</p>



<p>Let’s get to it. We are going to make a dinosaur planter.</p>



<p>You would need an area where the kids can sit and play,carpets is not ideal to work on. You can thank me later.</p>



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<p>Firstly,roll a ball of clay,about the size of a small plum. Now cradle the ball in one hand and take your thumb from your other hand and press a hole in the ball of clay.</p>



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<p><img width="129" height="81" src=""><img width="177" height="103" src="">Gently pinching the walls of the clay,don’t make it too thin. If the smaller crowd struggles with this let them put it down on the table and pinch in a circular motion.</p>



<p>Not only will they have fun while making it,but it’s great for the fine motor skills. So,they are learning,but shhhh… don’t tell them.</p>



<p>Next up roll a small sausage (also referred to as a coil). Make the coil about 2 inches long/5cm. Mould it into a dinosaur neck and head. Attach it by using a scoring tool or toothpick. Press it firmly and use a damp paint brush to work in the join.</p>



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<p>Now roll the tail for the dinosaur planter and attach the same way as the neck. You can now add detail to the face like eyes and a friendly little smile.</p>



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<p>Let is dry overnight. Follow the instructions on the packet of clay as you might need to place it in an oven for short period. Best mom or dad does that. Just remember once the clay has dried it cannot be reused,so make sure you seal the bag or container of unused clay for another day.</p>



<p><img width="211" height="131" src="">This is a two-day project,which is fantastic or the older kids if you need a break. Let them paint their creation with acrylics or whatever paint you have at hand.</p>



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<p>Once done,I would recommend letting is rest for another day before you plant your little cactus or succulent. These plants are great as they need very little water,given your clay is not waterproof.</p>



<p>I hope you enjoyed this project with your little one and you are planning your next project in clay already!</p>

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