5th Grade Clay Maracas

1. Practice with modeling clay

Because earthenware clay dries out so quickly, I always provide the kids with a day of practicing with modeling clay. It isn't as moldable, but the kids begin their clay project with confidence the next time around. 

2. Build 2 pinch pots

3. Add small clay beads and join pinch pots

4. Add original design

5. Mrs. White bisque-fires the clay 

6. Apply 3 coats of glaze

7. Mrs. White glaze-fires the maracas

8. Test the maraca!