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Polyform Products Project Idea Sheet - Basic Millefiori Canes
PROJECT SHEET: MAGNETS AND SHAPES

GRADE LEVEL: 2 - 6

Focus:
This project can be used in conjunction with lessons on shape and color. It utilizes basic geometric shapes (or parts of shapes) - circle, rectangle, square, triangle, oval, plus heart and star - to form simple, layered designs. These cut out designs can be painted, assembled and made into pins or magnets.

Instructions:

  1. Select design(s) from Sheet A and/or Sheet C.
  2. Find corresponding diagrams from Sheet B and/or Sheet D.
  3. Roll Sculpey out flat on paper surface to l/8" even thickness.
  4. Place pattern on clay. With sharp tool or pen, trace around each separate pattern shape on the paper (indicated by dotted lines). Remove design sheet and cut around edges of clay shape with a knife or toothpick. Smooth edges with tool or finger before placing on baking sheet. Edges can also be sanded after baking, to smooth more evenly.
  5. Bake clay pieces on glass baking pan, or on index cards or bakers' parchment if using a metal pan. Direct contact with metal can cause scorching. Leave in oven for l5 minutes at 275°F., but check frequently so pieces don't overbake and darken. Do not underbake either, as clay will be weak and could break easily.
  6. Select colors for painting. Use liquid, waterbase acrylic paints. Paint each piece separately. Let dry. Assemble and glue with heavy, white craft glue.
  7. When pieces are complete, choose whether they will be used as pins or as magnets. Instructor should glue pin backs or magnets on completed pieces with silicone glue (Goop, E-6000, etc.)

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