Playing with Clay

 At today's meeting, we all revisited our childhood and had a play with clay! Some used actual air-dry clay while others used the lightweight clay that's marketed for children (and is available at much higher prices for adults under the brand name Hearty.) Apart from shaping the clay, I think we all found just handling and kneading it quite therapeutic - a bit like having a stress ball!

It will take a while for all the projects to get finished - clay takes a while to dry and if it's going to be painted, you can't really do that while the clay is wet. But, here's a first sight of what we got up to. We used hand moulding, we used various things to cut (from biscuit cutters to container tops) and also used some sugarcraft cutter/moulds.

Barbara moulded this adorable dog (with bone!) from the lightweight clay.

Beryl made a range of biscuit-cut hanging decorations using 'normal' clay.

Dominique made some beautifully colourful creations using the lightweight clay.

Mary made some lovely hanging decorations with 'normal' clay.

Parvin made a lovely butterfly and smaller hanging decoration using the lightweight clay.

Shobha made some lovely creations using the lightweight clay.