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Re: clay for 3rds

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Melissasmi_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Mon Feb 04 2002 - 16:47:04 PST

After telling 3rd graders a little about Egyptian culture, including the
practice of mummification of their pets, we made "Egyptian mummified" cats.
I found photos online of such mummies. Using terra cotta, they made 4-5 inch
long mummy shapes with cat faces. After firing, used black Sharpies to add
facial details. Then a coat of Mod Podge gloss. And last, using raffia,
wrapped body in a criss crossed "mummy" wrap, tacking the back with hot glue.
 They looked great and the kids loved the whole process.

Melissa 

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