5th-grade Pop art clay cupcakes
Fifth graders explored Pop Art by studying the work of Wayne Thiebaud, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol.
To create their own Pop Art–inspired clay cupcakes, students began by forming a simple pinch pot for the base. Using popsicle sticks, they added texture to mimic the ridges of a cupcake liner. Additional clay was provided for the top. Students rolled a long coil and gradually spiraled it inward, shaping it into a conical “swirl” of frosting. Throughout the process, they were reminded to cradle both the top and bottom pieces for support, smooth the interior, and score any areas that needed to be attached. Details such as a cherry or sprinkles could be added for extra personality.
For drying, students wrote their names on a piece of cardstock and placed the card between the two separate pieces. We used Crayola Air-Dry Clay since we do not have a kiln, and the forms took about two weeks to dry completely. Once dry, the fifth graders painted their cupcakes with acrylic paint, and I sprayed them with a coat of acrylic gloss for a shiny, finished look.
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