Creative talents are necessary for kids. Young minds are always inquisitive, they are looking for ideas at one place or another. Play schools and daycare homes provide a wide range of activities for the kids to play. However, these games may be meant for kids but they are very helpful in dealing with stress for adults as well.
Pottery and clay modelling are some of the best recreational and fun activities that are must for kids. They are simple to make but quite creative and therapeutic. Clay modelling is one activity that has the capability of inculcating agility, motor and creative skill in children. We have made an exhaustive list for you that can help your child to explore clay modeling with simple yet innovative ideas:
CRAFT TEA CUPS
All you have got to do to make these beautiful craft tea cups is get terracotta tea cups, acrylic paint and brushes. You have to make cups of whatever size you like with clay. Once they have been dried, take the brushes and draw your favourite designs on them. These cups can be used for drinking tea, coffee and even haldi wala doodh. To explore more, kids can also experiment with different colors and more intricate designs.
POT CRAFT
Ever thought of designing your own flower pot? This birthday, give your child a plant sapling and ask them to prepare a pot for it. Take some clay and make a small pot that suits the size of the plant. Once the pot has been made, take acrylic colors and paint it with innocent and unique designs with your child. When the pot is dried and ready to be used, plant the sapling in the pot. This will explore the creative skills of children and make them aware about the environment.
DIY/5 minute craft
Do It Yourself is the new trend that has taken the internet by storm. Everyone is searching for 5 minute crafts that can be easily done at home. Kids can also make use of this hack to learn new clay modelling ideas. Since children are quite tech savvy nowadays, all they have to do is watch a video of a DIY pen stand on the internet. Tak some clay, roll it like a dough and make a few holes in it to hold pens and pencils. Remember to create a plane base for it as well with another set of clays.
PAPER CRAFT
Shredded paper can never be recycled, neither can synthetic clay. Suggest kids to use natural and toxic free clay while making Paper Craft. To get started with clay craft, You will need a box of shredded paper, clay and colors. Now the first step is to soak the shredded paper in hot water to make it soft. This mixture must be blended the day after to make bowls, plates, spoons, glasses, cups and boxes. Use clay to model the paper dough the color them with your favorite combinations.
HALLOWEEN
Halloween is all about candies, costumes and ghosts. Want to encourage kids to celebrate halloween in an innovative way? Try making these clay stickers and pins. Take some clay and put it on the rolling pan, now roll it flat with a rolling pin. Take a cookie cutter of different shapes and sizes and cut clay accordingly. Paste plastic eyeballs with glue over them and attach safety pins at the back. So the next time they go trick or treating, they carry themselves a piece of art of their own.
LIGHT LAMPS
Talking about festivals, Diwali is one festival that Indians are fond of. This diwali, teach your kids making light lamps with the help of clay. This will bring them back to their roots because mostly, in all Indian households clay lamps are used. Get some clay, make it in the shape of diya, you can even use a small bowl to give it perfect shape. Paint them once they are air dried. These handmade diyas will spread happiness and joy in your house..
CRAFT HOUSE
Kids are obsessed with making houses. The houses that they make mostly represent their own houses but they will make it with the help of clay, they can construct, deconstruct and then construct them again. Since modeling is the easiest way to make the house, all you need is little hands. The polymer clay must be moulded into small pieces of the house like windows, doors, roof and even furniture. All these parts have to be modelled together to make the house and you are good to go!
JEWELLERY CRAFT
Similarly, kids who like jewellery can explore jewellery craft in clay modelling as well. Take some clay and design your favorite ornaments. Take some of your mothers jewellery to explore the details. These clay jewelries can even be made to match with the outfits. Take some modelling clay and start the experiment. Try making beads, pearls, leavers and stones to make necklaces, anklets and earrings. Once the beads are ready, assemble them in a thread with the help of a skewer. And you are ready to flaunt your matching jewellery.
ANIMAL CRAFT (BIRDS, PUPPIES, TURTLES)
The best thing about clay modeling is that kids can be as creative as they want because it is easy to use. What is better than making your own toys? You can even make animals and birds with the help of clay and add it in the toy factory. Start with choosing the right color of the clay and then shape it well with the hands to create a replica of the animal. Then add other features such as eyes, ears, tongue, hands and feet to it. Toothpicks and marker pens can also be used to create extensive details.
HAND PRINTS
Seeing your child grow is a beautiful thing to witness. Imagine if you could store it? Create a masterpiece with a simple technique of hand print. Take some modelling clay and plaster of paris and create a square base or any shape you want.Now take the kids hand and make an imprint on the clay base created. Leave it for air dry and once it is ready, rub it with sand paper to amplify the print. Gift them to your loved ones or just keep it at your home.
BUTTERFLIES
Yes you can even make a butterfly with clay. The best part is that while making the butterfly, every kid will choose different co,or combinations of clay. Furthermore, every butterfly will be distinctive from others. This butterfly can be pasted on the wall with several others or it can also be used as a paperweight. They can also be used as pendants, wall stickers and fridge magnets.
FLOWERS
Similar to butterflies, children can explore their creative side well when they choose those clay modelling ideas that involve a lot of colors. It shows how every student is unique in his own way. Try making easier flowers first like rose and tulip which have big petals. Making flowers from clay will require the use of plastic knives and gle as well so the children and their parents must be careful while making these clay flowers.
WALL ART
The best DIY idea for clay modelling yet is wall art. One can even make wind chimes from clay modelling. However, tools like needles, thread and steel bars may be required. To get started, Take some clay and roll it plain with a rolling pin. Then cut them into various shapes with the cookie cutter. Now tie these pieces with thread and attach them all to the small rod. It can used as a piece of art in your living room without even letting anyone know that a kid made it.
GARDEN IDEAS
Clay modelling is simple and easy that is why anybody with little knowledge about it can play and experiment with a number of ideas. Kids who love plants and gardens can decorate them with the help of clay pots, ladybirds, plant hangings and many more. Acrylic colors can also be used on the clay models and pots once they are ready to make them appear colorful and attractive.
EASTER CRAFT
Ever thought of making easter eggs with clay? Here’s a solution for you. To get the perfect shape of an easter egg, mould the clay slowly with your hands and dry it. When ready, color the eggs in beautiful patterns and relevant drawings. Since Easter cannot be successful until and unless people make easter eggs so go, fetch the clay and get started.
CACTUS AND CLAY
Little cactus pots look cute and attractive, they are perfect gifts for your loved ones. When kids are making them using modeling clay, they can even give them to their friends. Choose different colors of clay from the lot, mould them into the shape of cactus using hands. Design the pot and paint it with acrylic colors. Little details can also be added to make it look exactly like real cactus.
LANTERN
Clay lanterns are the simplest yet most alluring creative idea in clay modelling. This rustic clay lantern idea can be implemented easily even by kids. Take some clay with color of your choice and roll it flat with the rolling pin. Once that is done, make a cylindrical structure by joining the ends. Remember that the inside of the lantern must be hollow. Make designs and patterns on the walls of the structure and place a light lamp inside the lantern. The light will be emitted through the design spaces.
LEAF IMPRESSIONS
If you are lead collector, you will love this clay craft idea. All you have got to do is get a flat clay on the pan and imprint distinct leaf designs on it. These can be kept as show pieces in the house or can even be used as wall art. You can even use different tools and things like pasta, seashells, threads and stones to make different patterns. To explore more creativity, one can even create mosaic art with the help of broken pieces of tiles and pasting it on the clay board.
FRIDGE MAGNETS
Fridge magnets are the best thing to make from clay modelling. They are quite easy to make. Choose the shapes and designs you want to make and you are all set! Mix different colors of blobs of clay and attach a magnet at the back of it. Your fridge magnet is ready!
These clay modelling ideas are perfect to enhance the creativity and intelligence of your child. Since they are easy and simple, anyone can do it. Try these creative ideas at home!
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