Adding Designs
insisting on proper technique, good
without something inside of it?
Since most boxes at this point look
artistry, and the most developed ideas
alike, the next step is planning
possible.
what designs will be added to them.
Though sketches were required, some Final Treatment
Mary Coy is an art teacher at Spry Middle
School in Webster, New York, and is a
contributing editor for SchoolArts. mary-
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students felt that working directly
After the box dries and is fired (cone
with the clay enabled them to explore 05-06), it is painted with diluted
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ideas they wouldn’t have thought of
black acrylic paint. Students then use Students intentionally take advan-
otherwise. Using cultural symbols
vinyl gloves and small rags to rub
tage of the qualities and character-
as inspiration for decoration was also
on metallic craft paint or wax-based
istics of art media, techniques, and
encouraged (though not mandated),
paint to add color. (If using the latter,
processes to enhance communication
and independent research of one’s cul- open a window for proper ventila-
of their experiences and ideas.
tural heritage was done in the com-
puter lab. Consider the learning style
of each student and be flexible when
tion.) I recommend three colors for
unity, and allow students to choose
a few colored glass beads to add to
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