Build a clay celebration cake
I can sculpt and decorate a clay celebration cake using different techniques.
- Year 5
Build a clay celebration cake
I can sculpt and decorate a clay celebration cake using different techniques.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Understand that clay can be molded and shaped into forms like celebration cakes.
- Demonstrate how to join pieces of clay together using slip and scoring to build a three-dimensional structure.
- Apply knowledge of textures and patterns in clay to enhance the design of their cake.
Keywords
Sculpting - the process of creating three-dimensional works by shaping or combining materials
Slip - a liquid mixture of clay and water used to join pieces of clay
Coiling - a technique of shaping clay by rolling it into long, snake-like pieces and stacking them to create shapes
Common misconception
If the clay is wet, it will stick together and hold without needing to apply slip.
Clay must be wet enough to join properly. Without slip, dry clay won't bond effectively, leading to cracks. The best way to stick together different pieces of clay is to score each side and use slip to ensure a secure connection.
Equipment
Clay (air-dry or kiln-fired). Clay tools (rolling pins, texture stamps, carving tools). Paper and pencil for sketching ideas. Aprons to protect clothing.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The coil technique in ceramics is ...
Q2.Slip is used to __________ in clay work.
Q3.Which of these is an example of a ceramic object?
Q4.What is slab building in ceramics?
Q5.Put these pottery making steps in order:
Q6.Match each clay technique to how it's used:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why do artists use the coiling technique?
Q2.Which tool might you use to add texture to your clay cake sculpture?
Q3.It is important to keep clay moist when working with it to ...
Q4.Why is it important to add texture to your clay cake sculpture?
Q5.Which of the following are hand-building clay techniques?
Q6.Match the keywords to the definitions:
