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Tiny Ceramic Studio
An entire pottery workshop is inside this kit--wheel included! Learn hand-building techniques with clay using a turntable and miniature bowl molds. Let your creations air-dry, then paint them with vivid colors. Finally, glaze your pots, plates, bowls, and vases with clear glaze to get that artisanal finish.
Hardcover
Published August 3, 2021
About the author
Klutz
639 books27 followersKlutz is a publishing company started in Palo Alto, California in 1977 and acquired by Scholastic Inc. in 2002. The first Klutz book was a how-to guide titled Juggling for the Complete Klutz, which came provided with juggling beanbags attached in a mesh bag. The book was created by three friends who graduated from Stanford University: Darrell Lorentzen, John Cassidy, and B.C. Rimbeaux. Since then the company has continued to specialize in activity-driven books sold along with other items needed for the activity. Not all the books are about developing a skill; there has also been a geography book containing, among other physical attachments, packets of rice corresponding to the average daily caloric intake among the poorest people of the world. Many of their books are spiral bound and teach various crafts. The items needed are usually included with the book, e.g. the juggling guide. The Klutz credo is: Create wonderful things, be good, have fun.
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November 21, 2021
TINY CERAMIC STUDIO is a fun craft and activity kit that teaches different ways to work with air-dry clay to make small ceramics. Once they have been made and dried, the set includes paints and a paintbrush to design them and then a glaze to seal them. The book that comes with it gives step-by-step instructions to help inspire and create small items, such as bowls, vases, plates, and so on. The amount of clay lends itself to creating these miniatures, and provides enough to create quite a few items.
What I loved: This is such a fun way to get creative and make something new. The kit really includes everything you would need to create these little miniatures, and children will definitely get into making these. The paint and glaze helps to make them even more fun and professional feeling. Inspiration comes easily from the fun book that gives instructions for making simple shapes and items as well as techniques for different designs (starting with circles or snakes, etc.). The yellow tools and roller add to the cool things children can create with the set. The turntable is just functional enough and adds an element of the professional to this cute, tiny ceramics set.
The clay does need a full day to dry, which can be tough for eager children, but this helps to draw out the fun over a couple days. There is also plenty of clay, so it is helpful if children start with a few test items before using up all the clay. We found that some vases were not really sturdy and broke while being painted, so needed to do a thicker clay to hold up during the rest of the process.
Final verdict: TINY CERAMIC STUDIO is a delightful craft and activity kit that is sure to keep children busy for hours and create some adorable, little items that they can construct, paint, and glaze. Highly recommend for elementary school aged children who enjoy creating.
Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.
What I loved: This is such a fun way to get creative and make something new. The kit really includes everything you would need to create these little miniatures, and children will definitely get into making these. The paint and glaze helps to make them even more fun and professional feeling. Inspiration comes easily from the fun book that gives instructions for making simple shapes and items as well as techniques for different designs (starting with circles or snakes, etc.). The yellow tools and roller add to the cool things children can create with the set. The turntable is just functional enough and adds an element of the professional to this cute, tiny ceramics set.
The clay does need a full day to dry, which can be tough for eager children, but this helps to draw out the fun over a couple days. There is also plenty of clay, so it is helpful if children start with a few test items before using up all the clay. We found that some vases were not really sturdy and broke while being painted, so needed to do a thicker clay to hold up during the rest of the process.
Final verdict: TINY CERAMIC STUDIO is a delightful craft and activity kit that is sure to keep children busy for hours and create some adorable, little items that they can construct, paint, and glaze. Highly recommend for elementary school aged children who enjoy creating.
Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.
November 17, 2021
This craft set includes a booklet that gives instructions on how to make your own little clay items. Everything you need is included; clay, a little turntable, paint, paintbrush, tools for shaping the clay, and a paper mold.
This book got me all inspired to try some sculpting for myself! It's so creative and fun! You can make tiny little plates, pots, bowls, vases, and even little animal friends. And once the clay has dried, you can paint it with all sorts of cool designs.
The instruction book gives clear instructions for every step of the way, and encourages the artist to make up their own designs and try new things! There are also instructions on keeping your workspace clean and making sure that you don't make a huge mess.
This craft set and book are so interesting and fun! This would make the perfect gift for a young person to explore their creativity and learn something about art!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book/product from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
This book got me all inspired to try some sculpting for myself! It's so creative and fun! You can make tiny little plates, pots, bowls, vases, and even little animal friends. And once the clay has dried, you can paint it with all sorts of cool designs.
The instruction book gives clear instructions for every step of the way, and encourages the artist to make up their own designs and try new things! There are also instructions on keeping your workspace clean and making sure that you don't make a huge mess.
This craft set and book are so interesting and fun! This would make the perfect gift for a young person to explore their creativity and learn something about art!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book/product from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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