Faber-Castell Do Art Pottery Studio Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

1. Keep the battery compartment free from moisture. Never submerge your
    pottery wheel in water. The round plate and tool arm can be removed
    for cleaning. The machine should only be wiped off with a damp towel
    or sponge.
2. The pottery wheel should be cleaned after each use. Dried clay on the
    plate will make it difficult for the wheel to turn and to place the clay flat  
    on the wheel.

3. Remember, all of the creations you make are for decorative 
    purposes only and are NOT suitable for use with food or liquids.

Contents

(needs 4 “C” batteries, not included)

Additional Supplies needed from home

• Newspaper • Paper towels • Small plastic bowl for water

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ADULT

SUPERVISION

REQUIRED

Cautions:

• Use only Alkaline batteries. 
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• Do not mix different types of batteries or  
    new and used batteries. 
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent
    type as recommended should be used. 
• Batteries are to be inserted with the
   correct polarity. 
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed
    from the toy wheel. 
• The supply terminals are not to be
   short-circuited. 
• Packaging and instructions must be kept  
   since they contain important information.

The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the pottery 
wheel. A Phillips head screwdriver is required for opening the 
battery compartment.

Important Information About the Paint:

• Before changing colors, rinse and dry your brush thoroughly.

• The paint included is a specially formulated non-toxic, acrylic paint that dries
    permanently on most surfaces, so be careful!
• Cover your work surface with newspaper or the included table cover. Have a cup 
    of water and paper

                                   towels handy.

• Paint can settle and separate over time. Mix each color thoroughly before you 
    begin painting. If the paint seems too thick, stir in a drop or two of water.

Important Pottery Wheel Safety

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4 sculpting tools; rolling cutter,

rolling pin, trimming cord with 

handles and sponge

• Wear a smock, apron or old clothes. This acrylic paint can stain. Clean up any spills
    immediately with soap and water. 

• Resealable plastic bags for clay storage • Phillips head screwdriver
• Cookie cutters • Tooth pick or paper clip • 4 “C” batteries

Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.

Summary of Contents for Do Art Pottery Studio

Page 1: ...included in your kit is a synthetic based clay that looks and feels just like natural clay Using the materials included in your kit you will learn the basic techniques of hand sculpted pottery Once you have mastered the basics you are ready to move on to the pottery wheel Pottery Wheel Machine used to throw pottery Throwing Making a pot using a pottery wheel Wedging Working the clay to get the air...

Page 2: ...he supply terminals are not to be short circuited Packaging and instructions must be kept since they contain important information The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the pottery wheel A Phillips head screwdriver is required for opening the battery compartment Important Information About the Paint Before changing colors rinse and dry your brush thoroughly The paint included is a sp...

Page 3: ...e translucent glaze will give your pieces a kiln like finish The acrylic paint strip will give your pottery an opaque finish Take a lump of clay and squeeze it until it resembles a thick rope Dampen your hands slightly and roll the clay Continue rolling until you get a nice even rope approximately inch 63cm 1 27cm thick If your rope is too thin you will not be able to create a pot Wind the rope in...

Page 4: ...You can make whimsical animals flowers aliens bugs monsters doll house miniatures cartoon characters whatever you can dream up Here are just a few examples of the things you can make Clay beads Clay beads can be made in almost any shape and size Just remember to use a paper clip or tooth pick to add a hole for stringing your beads You can also create beads using slabs of clay and cookie cutters No...

Page 5: ...s and cup them over your clay Start the wheel with your foot and press down on the clay with your cupped hands You will need to experiment with how much pressure to use Once you feel that your clay is firmly centered on your wheel you can start forming it into the shape you would like Push your thumb and fingers into the middle of the pot to form the opening Keep your hands moistened but not too w...

Page 6: ...the house textured fabrics coins toothpick paper clip etc When your piece is completely dry it s ready to paint You can use your white paint as a base paint or you can paint directly onto the clay You have two kinds of paint One set will give you a more opaque solid color the other will give you a more translucent glazed look The glaze paint will look more like traditional kiln fired pottery This ...

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