Candle Making
Students will research, write out directions to pour their own wax candle as part of the "Early American Life Cross Curriculum Unit. This lesson will result in each student crafting their own wax candle.
C Creating
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Develop a logical argument for safe and effective use of materials and techniques for preparing and presenting artwork.
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Anchor Standard: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
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Anchor Standard: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Our Process
First, we cut 8 inches of the wick. Then we tied one end onto a pencil and the other end onto a candle weight. Next, we Dipped it into our heated and colored wax. All we had to do was then center it onto a rinsed out milk carton.
Using a measuring cup we dipped and poured into each carton and set them in a safe place to let cool.
The final step was to tear off the milk cartons and use a soft cloth rub over the outside of the candle to soften and shine it up. Everyone was delighted with their handcrafted candle. There was so much excitement, we didn't document the moment. Thank you "Running with Sisters, " for letting us use your milk carton candle image.
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Mrs. Schellenberg & Young Artists
Ralph Waldo Emerson's Poem: Success- to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life breathed easier because of you.
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We used the wiring for our artful galimotos
Duncan Ceramics, Thank you! With your help and friends of the Fresno Art Museum 's support, every child created a tie-dyed T Shirt. You made our world brighter!
Fresno County Office of Education, we thank You for the opportunity to create with clay!
Thank you Mr. Bullwinkle and Fresno County Office of Education for awarding us with a grant to purchase a kiln and clay supplies. We are so happy and grateful!
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