Clay Cleanup Procedures

Front

AT CLEAN-UP:
What is the first thing you should do when the clean up timer starts?

Back

Start cleaning your area and materials

Front

If your table is covered in clay, what do you do BEFORE washing the table?

Back

Wipe off Clay with dry paper towel

Answer explanation

YES! Wipe off smeared Clay with a dry paper towel. BE SURE TO CATCH CLAY IN YOUR HAND AND TOSS IN THE GARBAGE! When smeared Clay is removed, begin washing with blue sponges!

Front

When it is a PRACTICE DAY, where do you put the Clay during clean up?

Back

Inside the "Clay to Recycle" bin

Answer explanation

RECYCLING CLAY?

1. Make your clay into a sphere or cube

1. 2. Place INSIDE THE BAG that is inside the "Clay to Recycle"

Front

How many times do you WASH/DRY the table when cleaning up clay?

Back

two

Answer explanation

Here's WHY we wash/dry the tables TWICE:

WASH/DRY #1 - gets all the clay washed off the table. You may have to squeeze the blue sponge into the bucket and clean off a couple of times to get the table good and washed off.

WASH/DRY #2 (Final Soapy Wash) - this wash/dry gets any remaining chalky residue off the table so that it looks and feels clean!

Front

Which color sponges do you use for the FIRST WASH/DRY of your table?

Back

blue

Answer explanation

WASH/DRY #1 --
Gets nearly all of the Clay off the table.

Important: You may have to WASH THE TABLE WITH BLUE SPONGES A FEW TIMES before moving to final wash.

Front

Which color sponges do you use for the SECOND WASH/DRY (Final Soapy Wash) of your table?

Back

green

Answer explanation

The FINAL WASH/DRY (#2 Wash) --

It is a warm, soapy wash that picks up any chalky residue. Be sure to completely dry the table before the end of the clean up timer!

Front

AT CLEAN-UP:
What should you do with dirty tools after working with clay?

Back

Wash tools in the sink buckets and put in proper holder

Front

If you accidentally spill clay on the floor, what should you do?

Back

Pick it up, Clean it up

Front

Where should you be at the END OF THE CLEAN UP TIMER?

Back

In my seat and quiet

Front

What is the best way to store your final clay project on your class shelf?

Back

Sealed inside a ziplock bag or plastic

Answer explanation

Seal final clay project inside a ziplock bag or wrapped in plastic so NO AIR GETS INSIDE!