Jewellery

Paper Magiclay jewellery

Marble coloured Magiclay together to make unique beads which can then be used to create exquisite jewellery pieces! Experiment which colours work well together and develop your own lightweight jewellery! Materials How to make Magiclay Jewellery To marble Paper Magiclay begin with a small piece of white Magiclay and combine it with one or two…

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Christmas tree

Magiclay xmas tree

Create a tree that has both texture and pattern as its main focus. This might be an individual activity or a whole class collaborative project. Materials How to make a Magiclay Christmas Tree 1. Roll Paper Magiclay into small balls and then press each ball down onto a Rubbing Plate to form a flat disc.2.…

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Partridge

A Partridge in a Pear tree is taken from the Christmas carol that has that repetitious melody, pretty phrases, and a list of strange gifts: The Twelve Days of Christmas. Enhance your partridge with Liquid Glitter and Sequins. Materials How to make a Magiclay Partridge

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Santa face

Santa face

Suitable for: Primary levels Materials: Paper Magiclay or Model Magic, Ocaldo Blocks, Chromacryl Paint How to Make a Santa Face 1. Use a small ball of Paper Magiclay and flatten it to create a small disc. 2. Add facial features by pressing small amounts of Paper Magiclay onto the flat disc. 3. Create a hat…

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Flower

Magiclay flower

Suitable for: Primary levels Materials: Paper Magiclay, Paint How to Make a Paper Magiclay Flower 1. Take a small amount of the Paper Magiclay and add a small drop of paint to knead through the clay to colour it. 2. Shape petals by pushing the Paper Magiclay with your thumb or fingers, thinly onto a…

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Textures

Magiclay textures

Paper Magiclay is a lightweight, soft and elastic modelling compound. Paper Magiclay air dries in hours resembling a paper like texture when dry. It will bond wet to dry, no adhesives, joining techniques or tools are required. It can be pulled, stretched, sprung back, rolled, shaped, cut, stamped, pressed to suit a variety of art…

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Python

Children's python

There are numerous bones in the Children’s python. A pattern of bones, links to form the backbone, which begins at the head and ends at the tail. Each bone has two curved ribs attached to it, which reach almost right around the body to hold the snake together. All these bones are the same, but…

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3D forms

Making 3D forms

Paper Magiclay makes creating a 3D form coming out from a 2D background so manageable, at any level. The 3D form will adhere directly onto the surface – no glues, and it’s lightweight – no armatures required! Just create the form, and press it directly onto the Canvas Board. Leave to set, then decorate. Suitable…

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Minibeasts

Magiclay Long legs beasty

Step 1: Thinking and Imagining Discuss what sort of creatures could be considered minibeasts. Find visual stimulus and discuss. Use images to make a visual display. Also: Step 2: Colour blending skills Step 3: Modelling techniques & skills Take a golf ball size piece of Magiclay. As you discover different ways of manipulating Magiclay, share…

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Puppets

Magiclay puppet

These 4 Steps offer simple strategies that will lead to original creations. Certain steps may be omitted or extended depending on level of creative spontaneity, skill and knowledge of subject. Step 1: Thinking and Imagining Find visual stimulus and make a display. For example: Step 2: Colour Blending Skills Handy hints Step 3: Modelling Skills…

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Butterfly

Magiclay butterfly

These 4 Steps offer simple strategies that will lead to original creations. Certain steps may be omitted or extended depending on level of creative spontaneity, skill and knowledge of subject. Step 1: Thinking and imagining Step 2: Colour blending skills Step 3: Modelling techniques & skills Take a golf ball size piece of Magiclay. As you…

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