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Find your newspaper creature and have a seat

They are up front underneath the screen

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Alebrijes

  • Mexican folk art sculptures, generally brightly colored
  • Paper Mache
  • 1930’s Pedro Linares Lopez
  • Famous 1950’s Oaxaca

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Pieces are close to the body

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Details are painted on

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Once sketches are completed:

  • Create a template out of newspaper & tape
  • Wedge and slab roll clay over form
  • Smooth surface
  • Slip and score and smudge pieces on
  • Remove template (No newspaper left)

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Clean Up

  • Extra clay goes back in bin
  • Scrape board and put away
  • Tool totes put back on turn in drawer
  • Project on board- lightly spritzed with water
  • Wash tables

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Check your grade and have a seat