LOL!

We have modelling clay but my son mentioned wanting to make clay marbles after we purchased some while on vacation last year.  So I bought actual clay that will harden- the real (though not rustic) Crayola clay that dries.  Wow, is it messy to work with!  My daughter had no problem getting clay up to her elbows but DS and I were a little more reluctant to "dig in". 

Nonetheless, it was an opportunity to learn about yet another art medium and get real feel for it.  I think that will come in handy when we study folks who made their pots and other items out of clay. 

In a few days we'll paint our creations.  More fun and more mess.  Don't the two go hand in hand often?