clayanimation

Clay Animation!!!

Great for "on the spot" problem solving. Socratic questioning: If you ask a question, they think a lot more than if you tell them what to do. There are more choices.

Create scene: tipped up shoe box, 2 desk lamps, camera on a tripod, place mat for the floor

Tips: Materials:
 * fluorescent lights flicker
 * you don't want flash on the camera
 * mark where things are with pieces of tape
 * keep it simple at the beginning, start with small groups
 * paper box lids work nicely
 * black or clear sewing thread works well
 * have a card reader on hand
 * backgrounds... calendars, tablecloths, fabric, wrapping paper
 * kneading clay is streaking
 * never throw away clay
 * non-toxic, non-latex clay
 * laminated board
 * armature wire?/aluminum wire - shell for creating characters
 * aluminum foil-fill the character
 * clay books - character books
 * super flex - clay great for using year after year, bake it - it still can bend $$

Young kids:
 * can use paper before they get to the clay

Uses: illustrate books, all subject area stories