Techniques are presented on the design and construction of paper mache masks. (EJS)

Under faculty supervision, a college student enrolled in a "Sensation and Perception" course constructed a light box, which generated some surprising and interesting color effects. (RM)

Describes creative technology programs for elementary and secondary school children in the Soviet Union. Elementary school projects include aircraft, ship, and rocket models, amateur radio, electrical engineering, and electronics. Senior high school students design and build small-capacity vehicles, agricultural equipment, and electronic…

A high school art teacher reports her classroom experiences with a new type of chemical paint-alkyds. (SJL)

Described is a art program designed to demonstrate the importance of synthesizing ideas and skills learned in different disciplines. Students designed projects constrained only by the stipulation that these projects had to relate to a discipline other than art. (KC)

Described is a Ceramic Clayathon, the purpose of which was to inspire and infuse spirit through the cross-fertilization of ideas. Four high schools were involved and events included no-handed-clay, tallest clay form, crazy coil, etc. Pictures of winning entries are included. (KC)

As an "ice-breaker" activity for the beginning of the school year, the authors had their students create art products from food. (SJL)

Illustrated instructions are provided for using a sand casting process to make pewter jewelry with wood inlays. (SJL)

A chess set project is suggested to teach multiple throwing, the creation on a potter's wheel of several pieces of similar configuration. Processes and finished sets are illustrated with photographs. (SJL)

The pots described in this article evolved through a process of pressing objects into clay pieces for textural impressions and arranging these impressed pieces together for an overall pattern. (Author)

Detailed instructions are given for creating small boxes or caskets from clay slabs. (SJL)

Tells 15 ways you and your kids can raise money, including candy apple sales, graffitti space sales, and readathons. (RH)