How to make a clay Eye of Horus

Here’s how to make a clay Eye of Horus with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions.

Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics about Ancient Egypt. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups.

What you need:
clay
pencils
pots of water.

What you get:
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are right handed)
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are left handed)
Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (both left and right handed versions).

Video animation showing how to make an Eye of Horus
Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you only need to watch a ball and a sausage)
Video showing how to press your clay flat

Information for teachers:
How the projects work
Things you will need
Lesson plan
Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating)
Health and Safety
Looking after your clay
How to recycle your clay
Looking after your clay
Handling clay
Certificate of Achievement

There is also information regarding painting the Eye of Horus when it is dry.

These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.