| Garden Markers |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-103 |
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Kids love to work with clay, especially when making terra-cotta garden markers. They're simple to make with cookie cutters, biscuit cutters or designs you can find around the house.
Materials:
Workable clay
Rolling pin or dowel
Design cutter
Plastic knife
12" sturdy stick
Acrylic paint
Acrylic spray
Safety mask
Safety glasses
- Ask a parent's permission before you begin. Flatten your clay with a rolling pin or a large dowel (figure A).
- Cut out your design. You can use a cookie cutter to make a heart-shaped marker (figure B). If you love pizza, use the knife to write the word pizza on your marker (figure C). Or make a flower design using a large and a small biscuit cutter (figure D).
- Before the clay dries, insert the stick in the bottom of the marker, and allow it to dry according to package directions (figure E).
- Finally, paint your design as you like (figure F). With a parent's permission, go outside and spray with acrylic to seal (figure G). Be sure to wear your safety glasses and mask.
- Once your garden marker is dry, use it inside or out.
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