Sculpture

 
 
 

Jen Stark Topographic Sculpture

Make a cool 3D paper sculpture inspired by artist Jen Stark and topographic maps.

Supplies:

  • Card stock

  • Scratch paper

  • Cardboard scraps

  • Scissors

  • Glue or tape

  • Pencil and Eraser

 

Recycled Material Animal People

In this sculpture and painting mash-up, we use an egg carton and some cardboard scraps to create a cute 3D animal person.

Supplies:

  • Egg carton

  • Scissors

  • Cardboard

  • Acrylic Paint

  • Paintbrushes

  • Thin Sharpie

  • Pencil and Eraser

  • Glue and Glue Brush

 

Claes Oldenberg Papier-Mache Ice Cream

Make a sweet sculptural treat using papier-mache while learning about sculptor Claes Oldenberg and his whimsical creations.

Supplies:

  • Large newspaper sheets

  • Small newspaper scraps

  • Scissors Tape

  • Art paste (AKA papier-mache paste)

  • Acrylic paints

  • Paintbrushes

Paper Flower Canvas Bouquet

Create a flower bouquet on canvas that will never wilt, using paper cutting techniques.

Supplies:

  • Cardstock or other paper

  • Tape

  • Glue

  • Glue brush

  • Scissors

  • Pencil and eraser

  • Square Canvas

 

Felt Baba Yaga Sculpture

Get whimsical with this folklore-inspired project using wire and simple sewing techniques to create your very own Baba Yaga hut.

Supplies:

  • Felt (this guide on how to create a cone shape will help you with your roof)

  • Scissors

  • Yarn

  • Armature wire (2pcs 2.5in. 1pc 16 in.)

  • Toothpick

  • Foam Base (4in. by 4in.)

  • Embroidery Thread

  • Large Needle

  • Wire Tools (optional- armature wire should be soft enough to bend with your hands)

  • Glue gun or tacky glue