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Shaping Clay and Joining Pieces
Age 10 · Crafts
Two ways to make a 3D shape are shown side by side. One starts with a soft lump that is pressed and smoothed, while the other starts with separate pieces that are glued or tied together.
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In the picture
- Soft clay pressed and smoothed into an animal shape
- Cardboard tubes, sticks and caps joined into a standing structure
- Wooden modelling tool for pressing and smoothing clay
- Loop of string holding the joined pieces together
Examples
- Making a clay pot by hand
- Building a toy robot from boxes and bottle caps
Key takeaways
- Clay can be shaped into one form by pressing and smoothing it.
- Separate pieces can be glued or tied together to make a new 3D form.
Quiz: Shaping Clay and Joining Pieces (Age 10)
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What is one way to make a 3D form from clay?
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What can you do to separate pieces to make a new 3D form?
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Which statement compares the two ways to make a 3D form?
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