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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