There are some basic skills in the use of clay, which is very useful in making various shapes and objects. Here are some key technologies:
1. Kneading: Put the clay between two hands, and rotate the hands relatively, with even force, not too hard. This is to promote the development of children's hand muscles and enhance hand-eye coordination.
2. Pinch: With the thumb and forefinger of both hands, press the spherical clay hard and knead it into a square or other required shape.
3. Rub: Put the clay in your hand, move it back and forth with both hands or press the clay on the table with one hand. Friction action can help us make the desired long or spherical objects.
4. Pressing: Press the clay into pancakes with your palm. This technology can be used to make thin objects such as paper and cloth.
5. Cutting: Cut the clay into the required shape with scissors. The sharp edges of scissors can help us cut clay and create more accurate shapes.
6, pick: use toothpicks to pick out the furry effect, animals, plush toys with this method. The tip of toothpick can help us pick out small details or furry effects, which is very suitable for making small objects or fine models.
7. Carving: Mark the clay with a tool knife. Tool knives can help us paint more complex textures and shapes.
8. Cutting: Cut the clay into the desired shape and length with a tool knife. Cutting can help us to cut and separate clay more accurately.
These techniques can be used individually or in combination to create various shapes and objects. Using clay can exercise our hand-eye coordination and stimulate our creativity and imagination.
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