There’s something about ceramic projects that makes them such special keepsakes. Maybe it’s the permanence of the glazed and fired clay, able to last well beyond a generation. Maybe it’s the tactile nature of the medium itself and the way it reveals each impression left by the artist’s hands. Or, maybe it’s that there tend to be fewer of these projects than the more common 2D … [Read more...]
Candy Cane-O-Grams
Special thanks to Erica for being my "hand model" on this project!This "Candy Cane-O-Gram" is a favorite holiday project year after year. It may look like an ordinary paper candy cane, but it contains a special hidden message for it's recipient! Once kids make their first one, they'll be "hooked"!1. Use a ruler to draw parallel lines in holiday colors along the edges of … [Read more...]