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Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Moderate to Advanced

Appropriate for:
Science Project, Every Day and Rainy Day Activities

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Science
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Visual Arts

Time needed for project:
1 hour, plus drying time for clay (overnight needed), glitter glue and paints.

Materials Needed:

• ACTIVA® Activ-Clay™
• Elmer’s® Classic Glitter Glue – Yellow, Blue, Red, Green, Purple and Pink
• Assorted Acrylic Paint Pots

Tools:

• Lizard template; Non-Stick Craft Sheet; Clay Roller or old rolling pin no longer used for food, Plastic Knife; Paper Plate; Paint Brush; Water Basin; Paper Towels; Zipper Storage Bag; Found Objects to create texture in clay – plastic fork, beads, bottle cap, buttons, spool, cork, etc.

Pattern: (right click and choose "Save As" to download to your system)
Lizard Pattern

Directions:
STEP 1:  Tear off a fist sized piece of clay and form it in to a large oval, with your hands, until it is approximately 1/8” thick on your craft sheet.  Use the clay roller to smooth it out.

STEP 2:  Place template over clay and cut out shape with plastic knife.  Smooth any rough edges with your fingers.  NOTE:  make sure to store remaining clay in an air-tight container or zipper storage bag.

STEP 3:  Create texture and pattern in clay Lizard with Found Objects.  Let clay air dry overnight.  NOTE:  Flip clay lizard over several times during drying process to retain shape.

STEP 4:  Paint Lizard with assorted Classic Glitter Glue and Acrylic Paints, let dry.

STEP 5:  Use Glitter Glue to create a sealing topcoat for the Lizard.  Apply to the Lizard with a paint brush, let dry.  NOTE:  This will seal the Lizard. 

Use your Lizard as a Paper Weight or attach Magnets to the back to display on the refrigerator!

For more information visit:
www.bwdesignstudio.blogspot.com