Clay Holiday Ornaments
 Day Enrichment Program participants kicked off the holiday season using techniques they learned in October while creating clay wind chimes. Participants first roll out clay to a controlled thickness (using measuring guide sticks) then add a textured surface design. Some of the themes of the textures included, stars, snowflakes, pine needles and abstract geometric patterns. Once the surface has been textured, the participants used cookie cutters to cut out stars, hearts, trees, candy canes, etc. When the clay has dried and been fired in the kiln, the final step in the process includes “staining” the clay pieces with paint and adding dazzling touches such as glitter or sparkling snow.

Cathy Siegal prepares her clay.
Alicia Hupprich rolls out her clay.

Julie Murray uses a cookie cutter to
shape her ornament.
Heidi Ward wedges her clay.

 MaryAnne Lyons admires her cut.
John Igo creates a tree ornament.

Phil Soucar carefully rolls out his clay.
Sue Ray enjoys making her ornament.

Tim McDonald tries his skill at rolling.
   
   
   
   

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