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Lesson 9: Painting Clay Sculptures

Overview

We will paint sculptures one solid color. Students will be able to use large and small brushes to paint their sculptures.

Grade Level

K-2

Media

Drawing, Clay, Sculpture

  • Unit & Lessons

Materials

  • Clay sculptures
  • Metallic paints in cups
  • Water in cups
  • Large and small brushes
  • Sponges
  • Resource: sculpture by Tom Otterness

Activities

Step 1

Discuss how color can change a sculpture.

Step 2

Introduce metallic paints. Demonstrate how to paint the clay. Show how to cover the clay completely but be careful not to hide details.

Step 3

Have students paint their sculptures.

Vocabulary

Enhance, finish, metallic

Resources

Tim Otterness, Life Underground, bronze, 2001, New York City 14th St Station