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I saw this project over at Artsonia.com a while back and it's been a huge hit. I use a kiln but you could air dry the clay and paint it with acrylics to get much of the same effect. I found silicone cupcake holders in the food dept at Michael's Arts & Crafts that make this process much easier.2. Have the students make another 2" ball and shape it into a small "pinch pot" for the cover.
3. Then, a small piece of clay is used to shape the cherry. Before attaching, the contact points of the cherry and the pinch pot top must be roughed up to assure solid contact. Smooth surfaces don't adhere well.
4. Either fire in a kiln or air dry and then cover with acrylic paint.
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I LOVE this! I am heading to Michaels this morning.
Do you peel the clay out of the cupcake holder after it is pressed into it, or leave for awhile?
You need to leave the cupcake bottoms in the holders overnight, then remove them when they are relatively hard. Dry them for another couple of days after they are removed, placing them upside down to expose the part that was in the mold.
We fired ours, then glazed with colors and then fired again. They were gorgeous. And the kids in my class are only 4 1/2 and 5!!!
I absolutely LOVE this project. I'm certain we shall be doing it some time very soon!
I teach a ceramics class and have run out of ideas, this is absolutely adorable and seems fun for kids. Can't wait to try it! Thanks!
Hi Barbara--
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!! Two questions...
1. How do you ensure that students make the top of their cupcake the correct size? (i.e. so that it's not too big and covers the bottom, or too small and falls in)
2. Do you poke a hole in the top part to ensure there is an escape for air before firing it?
Thanks for your help!
That is adorable! I would so put chocolate candies inside to hide them ;)
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