Ceramic Wall Hanging Plant Holder

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*remember to refer to Clay Guide lines

Printable PDF: wall hanging plant holder

Supplies: (check first grade clay bin)

  • wooden skewers

  • clay mats

  • templates for front piece and back piece

  • small bowls for water

  • sponges (optional)

  • impression objects such as lace, leaves, buttons (in art room)

  • straws for punching holes

Prep:

  • review clay guidelines

  • Roll clay to 1/4 inch thick using the clay roller.

  • Using needle tool or wooden skewer, slice pieces to fit selected templates

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When choosing a template for the front part of the clay plant holder, make a couple samples out of paper and see how they look when curved into a pocket onto of your selected back.  I made two samples for our school and I'm not sure which one I like better.  And honestly if you know me you'd guess that if I did another I may do a different style.

Students:

  • Using needle tool or wooden skewer trace selected wall hanging template

  • Carve name of student onto the back of the back piece using needle tool.

  • Using wet finger or damp sponge, smooth out edges of clay pieces.

  • Stamps, lace, rubber leaves or other objects can be used to make impressions on the clay back piece and front piece.

  • Variation one has a cone shape that attaches to the front side, while variation two attaches to the sides of the back.

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  • Attach front piece to back piece, by scoring clay on both sides that will touch, and adding water with finger. Wiggle clay until they adhere to one another.

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  • My second variation has the front side attaching to the edges of the bottom piece. Anything will really work as long as it's attached properly.

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  • Smooth clay where two pieces attach using a damp finger

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  • punch holes on back with straw for hanging

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  • Wall hangings similar to variation two may need a roll of paper as support during drying process.

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Glazing Option:

  • The glaze in both variations was applied and then lightly wiped off so more remains in the impressions.