The Paperclay will adhere very well to clean sticks. If any piece falls off, simply glue it back on with white school glue. While the Paperclay is still moist, they can use a variety of handbuilding techniques to sculpt the figure. I see each student once a week, so the next time they come to see me the Creative Paperclay is dry and can be painted. The students paint the entire stick.
Tempera paint works fine.
The sticks are coated with Mod Podge for the nontoxic varnish look. Be sure to have a piece of Masking tape on each stick with the students name on it. This lesson can be as deep or shallow as you wish. Students can do independent research on walking sticks from other areas and cultures. They can also research the history and background of paperclay.