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earth day coastal creations: ocean putty art

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an activity for school-age:
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Colorations Decorate Your Own Ceramic Sea Shapes, paint (acrylic), paint brushes, and paint palettes.
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
Celebrating Earth Day through art.
before you begin:
Gather the following: Colorations Decorate Your Own Ceramic Sea Shapes, paint (acrylic), paint brushes, and paint palettes.
activity goals:
Create a fun craft while learning about the Earth.
step 1
Take a portion of the air-dry clay and knead it until it softens.
Take a portion of the air-dry clay and knead it until it softens.
step 2
Add smalls drops of paint directly onto the putty then knead and swirl the paint to create a marbled effect. Use blue to create an ocean wave look, or a little bit of brown for sand, or even mix colors to create a beach sunset effect. Avoid over-mixing to keep swirled look intact. .
Add smalls drops of paint directly onto the putty then knead and swirl the paint to create a marbled effect. Use blue to create an ocean wave look, or a little bit of brown for sand, or even mix colors to create a beach sunset effect. Avoid over-mixing to keep swirled look intact. .
step 3
Flatten the putty with hour hands or a rolling pin if needed then shape into a round or any other shape.
Flatten the putty with hour hands or a rolling pin if needed then shape into a round or any other shape.
step 4
Press your seashells into the putty. You can leave the shells in the putty or just use to make an imprint.
Press your seashells into the putty. You can leave the shells in the putty or just use to make an imprint.
step 5
Optional - Before putty dries, poke a small hole in the top for string or twine so it can be used as an ornament.
Optional - Before putty dries, poke a small hole in the top for string or twine so it can be used as an ornament.
step 6
Once completely dry place this ocean-inspired craft on display, hang it as decoration, or even give as a gift. Great way to talk about the beauty of marine life.
Once completely dry place this ocean-inspired craft on display, hang it as decoration, or even give as a gift. Great way to talk about the beauty of marine life.