Polymer Clay: Let's Make Cupcake Charms
In this one-time, 55 minute class, students will explore the sculpture properties of polymer clay by creating a cupcake charm.
Cristi M
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(95)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
-We will discuss what we are learning and observing about working with the polymer clay as we create our miniature cupcakes in the live session. -Learners will complete the class with a finished miniature to bake.Class Experience
Learners will explore the properties of polymer clay by mixing colors and creating the textures to make a cupcake charm. We'll begin class with a discussion about what experience they have with the material and how they might create the colors and textures. We will have ongoing discussions and provide each other with feedback as we work. We will end the class with a celebration of what we learned and show our finished miniatures. Students will have the opportunity to ask any final questions they have. As a note, I am happy to teach to single learners and I do not cancel due to low enrollment.
Learning Goals
Learners will explore the process of creating a charm using polymer clay. They will use different methods of mixing and blending the clay, shaping and adding texture, and settling on a finished form.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners may need assistance in baking their finished charms
Supply List
-Polymer clay (tan for the cone, whatever color or colors the learner desires for the ice cream -Chalk pastel -A paintbrush to apply the chalk pastel to the charm -A tool to apply a texture to the cone (The texture around the top part of an Exacto knife works well. Any kind of object with that "waffle" texture that can be pressed onto the clay will work.) -Optional: A head pin if the learner wants to turn their miniature into a charm
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Hollins University
I have been creating polymer clay jewelry and miniatures for over a decade. My approach is to show learners the basics and then let them add their own unique spin to it to create their own design. I find that students have great success through exploring the properties of a medium and then making creative choices in how to apply those properties artistically. I have taught art in a variety of settings to a wide range of ages for nearly 20 years with sculpture as a particular area of focus. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-8 learners per class
