======Emergent Modelling Materials======

=====Table=====

The modelling table is any platform at which a client, standing or sitting, can work comfortably. It should be a minimum of 3 feet by 3 feet. The top surface where the work is done should be covered by a smooth, oil resistant material.

The facilitator's notes, if used, are kept on a side table or clipboard nearby; not on the modelling table.

=====Clay=====

Plasticine is perfect – note that Play-doh dries out and is not recommended. There should be about 500g of about 6 to 10 colours of clay available, this is sufficient for a client session or a training room. A container with its own stand, is also valuable; it should have subdivisions in it for the different coloured clays.

Small sculpting tools are also beneficial, these can be found online at reasonable prices.

=====Labels=====

Clients make their labels with small pieces of paper or card written on with a pen.

=====Room=====

Care must be taken to keep students and particularly clients clean, and if not clean during, cleaned up afterwards. The facilitator should provide a supply of cleaning tissues and bins or baskets for the used tissues.

As clay is messy and can easily get on clothes and carpets; it is recommended that students and clients using it provide themselves with an old shirt; and the floor around the table should be protected by a mat.

=====Additional Items=====

It is recommended that a selection of good dictionaries, various sizes of plain paper and also the usual collection of pens, pencils and coloured markers are available for the client.

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