Clay Balloon Dogs

$0.00

So, you want to create your own pack of (balloon) dogs with your students? Look no further than this quick-print sculpture resource. Laminate, gather your tools and jump right on in. Basic instructions are noted right on each student’s coil guide. All they have to do is roll their coils to size, lay them out, scratch and slip to attach where indicated, and assemble the parts! Tips and tricks for balancing the drying parts are included. After they’re dry, add finishing touches with your choice of medium.

View and discuss images art by balloon artists such as Jeff Koons, Brett Kern, and Masayoshi Matsumoto to get kids excited about creating. You can extend this lesson by inflating and twisting actual balloon dogs together, creating balloon drawings or collages!

We used real kiln fire clay, but feel free to try it out with air dry clay, Crayola Model Magic, polymer clay, or other substrate of your choosing.

What’s included?

  • 11 page ready-to-use Google Slide presentation 

  • PDF printer-friendly instructions

  • PDF clay coil guide

  • Vocabulary list

  • Supply list

  • Helpful tips & tricks

  • Student examples featured in slide images

Suggested Supplies

  • PDF clay coil guide

  • Clay

  • Slip or water

  • 1 wire tool (for teacher only)

  • Slab mat

  • Needle tool or wooden stylus 

  • Paper towels

  • Sharpie marker

  • Trays

  • Glaze OR paint

Why Teachers Love It

  • Classroom tested, some nuances apply! 

  • Succinct instructions

  • Printable guides for student use

  • Adaptable for a wide age range

Terms & Use

By making this purchase, you acknowledge that the contents are the exclusive property of Studio Art Club and are licensed for your individual classroom or personal use only. The copyright and associated rights for all contents within this product, including written and video instructions, photographs, designs, matrices, and files, remains with me.

You may:

  • Use this product with your own classroom students, or for your own personal use

  • Purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate for other teachers

You may not:

  • Claim ownership of this work as your own

  • Modify the files in any manner

  • Remove copyright notices, logos, or watermarks

  • Repost any of this product’s contents on your own website, blog or social media

  • Resell or giveaway this product on its own, or in a bundle of other resources

  • Make or share copies with others

For more, follow along on Instagram at @studioart.club

Instagram posts featuring this idea and guide: 

Key Words: art, lesson, project, dog art, Jeff Koons, printable guide, elementary art, ceramic dog, clay project for kids, art lessons, clay balloon dog, clay

So, you want to create your own pack of (balloon) dogs with your students? Look no further than this quick-print sculpture resource. Laminate, gather your tools and jump right on in. Basic instructions are noted right on each student’s coil guide. All they have to do is roll their coils to size, lay them out, scratch and slip to attach where indicated, and assemble the parts! Tips and tricks for balancing the drying parts are included. After they’re dry, add finishing touches with your choice of medium.

View and discuss images art by balloon artists such as Jeff Koons, Brett Kern, and Masayoshi Matsumoto to get kids excited about creating. You can extend this lesson by inflating and twisting actual balloon dogs together, creating balloon drawings or collages!

We used real kiln fire clay, but feel free to try it out with air dry clay, Crayola Model Magic, polymer clay, or other substrate of your choosing.

What’s included?

  • 11 page ready-to-use Google Slide presentation 

  • PDF printer-friendly instructions

  • PDF clay coil guide

  • Vocabulary list

  • Supply list

  • Helpful tips & tricks

  • Student examples featured in slide images

Suggested Supplies

  • PDF clay coil guide

  • Clay

  • Slip or water

  • 1 wire tool (for teacher only)

  • Slab mat

  • Needle tool or wooden stylus 

  • Paper towels

  • Sharpie marker

  • Trays

  • Glaze OR paint

Why Teachers Love It

  • Classroom tested, some nuances apply! 

  • Succinct instructions

  • Printable guides for student use

  • Adaptable for a wide age range

Terms & Use

By making this purchase, you acknowledge that the contents are the exclusive property of Studio Art Club and are licensed for your individual classroom or personal use only. The copyright and associated rights for all contents within this product, including written and video instructions, photographs, designs, matrices, and files, remains with me.

You may:

  • Use this product with your own classroom students, or for your own personal use

  • Purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate for other teachers

You may not:

  • Claim ownership of this work as your own

  • Modify the files in any manner

  • Remove copyright notices, logos, or watermarks

  • Repost any of this product’s contents on your own website, blog or social media

  • Resell or giveaway this product on its own, or in a bundle of other resources

  • Make or share copies with others

For more, follow along on Instagram at @studioart.club

Instagram posts featuring this idea and guide: 

Key Words: art, lesson, project, dog art, Jeff Koons, printable guide, elementary art, ceramic dog, clay project for kids, art lessons, clay balloon dog, clay