1st Grade - Clay Fish Sculptures

These colorful clay fish were created by first graders.  (They took them out of the room so fast this is the only picture I got!)  They practiced wedging their clay, flattening into a slab, drawing the fish with the needle tool, cutting it out and adding details.  They also added a fish texture by pressing seashells into the clay.  Once fired, they painted with watercolors and finished them off with a layer of acrylic glaze.