Some neighbors share a love for gymnastics, individuals a passion for gardening in the neighborhood backyard, or even just one person’s love of gardening.
Nothing brings more pleasure to Bukit Batok East residents Amisha Gaikar, Joyce Tan, and Wong Fun Eng than collaborating to make small clay art or clay modeling and training various residents how to do so.
The three women serve as the team leaders of Wong’s Bukit Batok East ( BBE ) Clay Art Interest Group, which was founded ten years ago.
Wong, 64, who works part-time, fell in love with small clay craft after attending a training organised by the Women’s Association. She started the BBE Clay Art Interest Group, and now, there are about 20 people who are ordinary people.
The group uses air-dry clay because it does n’t require kiln firing. The sand, which they purchase from Malaysia, washes after 24 hrs. It’s even simple to use, non-toxic, and a good method for both beginners and professionals.
A Sand ART SHARED LOVE
Wong was drawn to cement art because of its flexibility. ” There’s no limit to what you can create with air-dry clay”, said Wong, who enjoys making plants and animals, which she displays in cupboards at home.
Tan, 61, added:” While air-dry sand is fun to play with, it can also be challenging when making the small items”.
She gives an example of making a smaller fried chicken for nasi lemak that is 1 cm wide. The procedure involves applying brown paint to create the cooked sides by placing a tiny ball of golden sand on a little white piece of clay. ” You need to have compassion and love for this craft”, said the wife.