Free Resources
Discover the basics of clay modeling with free tutorials, printable activities, and creative resources designed for classrooms, homeschoolers, and young makers. New resources and activities will be added as our library grows.
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Ball Shape
Start with the basic ball shape. Master this simple form to create other clay shapes more easily.
Start with the basic ball shape. Master this simple form to create other clay shapes more easily.
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Droplet Shape
Learn how to make a teardrop shape and discover how pressure and angles can transform clay into different forms.
Learn how to make a teardrop shape and discover how pressure and angles can transform clay into different forms.
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Learn how to flatten a ball shape into a thin coin shape using pressure.
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Learn how rolling transforms a ball shape into a rounded sausage form.
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Explore how flat surfaces and edges transform simple shapes into clay objects.
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Learn how to create long, thin forms through rolling clay.
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Marshmallow Shape
Learn how to create twisted clay shapes and unique textures using spaghetti shapes.
Learn how to create twisted clay shapes and unique textures using spaghetti shapes.
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Learn a simple way to create a heart shape for decorating clay models.
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Learn the basic technique for creating and adapting star shapes with clay.
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Basic Shapes Chart
A perfect first clay lesson to help beginners practice basic shapes and understand how simple forms build 3D models.
A perfect first clay lesson to help beginners practice basic shapes and understand how simple forms build 3D models.
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Color Mixing Chart
Explore basic clay colors and learn how mixing colors creates new ones with this hands-on color mixing chart.
Explore basic clay colors and learn how mixing colors creates new ones with this hands-on color mixing chart.
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