Fish

Fish **__Learning Intention:__ To identify the steps needed to create a clay fish.

__Material:__ Modelling compound Paint Black vivid pen Varnish Heavy card for mounting. Example of pottery fish

__Method:__ 1. Discuss and observe the pottery fish. How has the artist made this fish look 3D? 2. View pictures on the computer,in books,or in calendars of tropical fish. Look at colour, patterning and shape. 3. Sketch several examples of fish using visuals. 4. Select one of the sketches to reproduce. Use the modelling compound to produce the fish. This compound does not need water as clay does. It is much easlier for the children to handle. 5. Once the outline of the fish is completed, have the children add the detail such as scales, fins and patterning. 6. The modelling compound will take a few days to dry completely. Once dry sand lightly and select colour scheme for the fish. 7. Add detail with either vivid pen or black paint. 8. Varnish. I glued these fish onto heavy card. **