CLAY RESOURCES FOR KIDS
We’re here for you and all your making needs! Have questions? Drop us a line via email at info@carbondaleclay.org
Below you’ll find a few tutorials to get you started making at home. We’ll be adding more content, please check back!
CLAY SAFETY AT HOME
Here are a few tips on setting up a clay work space at home and some safety precautions.
1. It’s best to have a designated area for clay making.
2. Don’t wash clay down the sink. Clay can clog up your pipes! Clay bits, slug, or clay water can be tossed outside.
3. When cleaning, pick up all bits of clay and then wipe surfaces with sponge and water. No dry sweeping, because it causes too much dust (clay dust is unhealthy to breath).
CAN CCC FIRE MY CLAY CREATIONS?
We can fire your creations to completion, but please keep the following in mind.
Firings will be an additional fee and are calculated by percentage of space in the kilns
It is up to the Studio Manager's discretion on whether the piece(s) can be fired
size requirements
no smaller than 2 x 2" x 2"
no larger than 8" x 8" x 8"
when transporting to CCC to be fired, handle with care. Clay's most fragile state is when completely dry before it has been fired.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call us at 970-963-2529
Email us at info@carbondaleclay.org
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TUTORIALS WITH MR.MATT
3 WAYS OF MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
#1 PINCH POT
In this tutorial, learn how to create a pinch pot. This is a great place to start for any clay project and can easily be added on to for larger creations!
3 WAYS OF MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
#2 COIL BUILDING
Learning how to coil build will open so many making doors for you! Learn how to add coils to anything and watch your creations grow.
3 WAYS OF MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
#3 SLAB BUILDING
Ready for something a little more challenging? Try out these slab building projects. We’ll start off with a small project and move onto a large project.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE RESOURCES
ART WITH TRISTA: 12 clay project videos
KYLE WOOD: 25 clay project videos
STILL LIFE CERAMICS: How to Make Pinch Pot Vases