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Kid's Party Plate
Clay Casting Project
A FUN project for kids and adults!
Create a unique and delightful party plate – then fill it with
matching cookies or cupcakes for a very special celebration.
Materials Needed:
Clay - we recommend Creative Paperclay® which is non-toxic and air dries to a paintable pure white.
4 castings* each: #274 – Ice Cream Cone, and #279 – Party Balloons or
#1034 – Party Balloons (see Basic Clay Casting Instructions).
1 wood plate (as pictured) about 8” to 10” diameter (from craft store)
Sandpaper or emery board (fine grit)
Acrylic primer (spray can)
Acrylic paints: purple, yellow, dark blue, light blue, green, orange, pink, white, light brown, dark brown, and red
Star confetti
Tacky glue
Acrylic spray varnish
*Note: Alternately, the casting for this project may be made from paper instead of clay (see Basic Paper Casting Instructions), although the plate would need several coats of varnish to completely seal the castings for protection from moisture.
Note: You can substitute Import design #1034 – Party Balloons for Heirloom design #279 (pictured). 
Instructions:
1. While the clay is still wet, use a knife to trim 1/8” away from the designs.
2. Sand plate and then apply wet cut-out castings to plate using the instructions for working on unfinished wood (below*).
3. Let plate dry for at least 24 hours (may take longer in moist climates).
4. Apply a coat of primer to top and bottom sides of plate (including the clay castings on the plate). Let dry.
5. Apply a coat of light blue paint to top and bottom of plate, painting the edges of the clay cut-outs up to the design (go over the balloon strings). Let dry.
6. Use a fine-tipped brush to paint the balloon strings white. Let dry.
7. Paint the balloons and cone details with your favorite colors (or flavors). Let dry.
8. To attach the confetti, place dots of glue around the designs one section at a time. Sprinkle confetti on plate. Tip plate, and let excess drop off. Let dry.
9. Apply a coat of spray varnish to top and bottom surfaces of plate. Let dry.
Note: This plate should not be submersed in water. Wipe surface with a soft cloth, warm water, and mild soap. We recommend using a paper doily to cover the surface when serving food.
**Applying castings to unfinished wood:
1. Before you apply any clay castings to unfinished wood, make sure the wood surface for your project is finely sanded.
2. Use the Rolling-Pin Method (see Basic Clay Casting Instructions) to create your castings (***because they will have a flat back and adhere well. The Pressed-Ball Method leaves a more uneven surface). Do not allow the castings to dry before applying them to the wood.
3. Apply wet castings to the wood by dabbing a few drops of water on the wood and the back of the casting. Then put the casting on the wood and press lightly on the design to make sure it bonds to the wood.
4. If you want a well-defined edge around the casting, careflly trim around the design without cutting into the surface of the wood.
If you prefer a blended edge on your casting, press the soft edges of your casting with the rounded end of a paint brush, a blunt tool, or your finger, sloping the edges down to the wood. Dab water on the edge of the design if it resists blending.
Use a wet paint brush to smooth the area between the clay and the wood. Let dry.
Note: Be careful not to leave a lot of water on the wood. You will probably need to allow a day or 2 for this type of project to dry.
5. After the clay is dry, sand the rough edges of the castings.
6. Apply primer, varnish, and/or paint as desired to decorate your project.
This clay casting project is featured along with dozens of others in our book The Art of Clay Casting, which includes basic paper casting instructions, techniques for special effects, and a glossary of terms.
Project designed and created by Sue Moore. Photography by Paperworks, Corvallis, OR
Serve delicious COOKIES painted or unpainted. . .
Click here for cookie decorating tips.
 
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Note: All prices in US Dollars
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