Video Description: This presentation is sponsored by AMACO Brent.

Description:   This demonstration is designed for teaching clay remotely to students who are learning from home.  We will explore making DIY clay texture stamps using basic craft materials for use with modeling, air-dry or firing clays.  Three different simple hand-building projects will be demonstrated using textured soft slabs.  Lastly, an overview of various on-line teaching resources available for teaching Ceramic concepts remotely will be shared. 

Presentation Type and Audience:  Hands-On Demonstration, Secondary

Standard:   Standard #1 Content Knowledge:  Creates learning experiences meaningful and engaging for students.

Presenters:  Diana Faris and Kathy Skaggs, AMACO Brent
dfaris@amaco.com

Materials List 
Clay: use modeling or craft clay if ceramic clays are not available. Note: Amaco Self-hardening and air dry clays are available at most craft retailers as well as on-line education suppliers.
Ceramic Clay, AMACO 25M White Art Clay
Fettling knife / kitchen knife
Small loop tool / pin in pencil*
Pencil 
Rubber scraper / plastic gift card
Needle tool / bamboo skewer
Plastic wrap  
Paint brush   
Paper plate   
Paper   
Scissors

*Optional supplies for making a small loop tool:            
Pliers  
Wire cutter     
Long quilting pin        
Pencil with eraser

Preparation:

1.  Create 2-3 cubes and thick coils of clay and allow to dry to leather-heard for carving into stamps.
2.  Roll out 1-3 moist slabs of clay (approx. 8×10 each) and cover them with plastic.