How Do You Make Swirl Clay Pots?
Paper clay is an art medium that has a similar look and feel to potter’s clay but does not require curing in a kiln or the typical “throwing.” These characteristics make it especially friendly for children. Paper clay dries “to a hard finish that can be carved or sanded–perfect for artists and crafters of all kinds,” writes Paperclay.com. Use paper clay to roll out long strips and to make your own swirl clay pot. Put on disposable plastic gloves, open the package of paper clay, and put into a bowl. You can add a bit of acrylic paint to the clay if you would like to tint it, or you can wait until your sculpture is finished to paint on a finish. Work your hands through the clay to soften it. Pull the clay out of the bowl and roll it out on your workspace. Paperclayart.com suggests rolling out the clay “on a soft surface like pastry dough with a rolling pin” and gives this advice: “Remember to lift turn the slab over in between each ‘roll over’ with the pin to keep p’clay from sticking t
