Bristol Rod Sculptures - Project #155 - United Art and Education

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Bristol Rod Sculptures - Project #155

Age Range: Elementary & Up
Time: 2-4 Class Periods
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

General Materials:

Tack Glue

Pen

Cutting Mat

Black Acrylic

Paint Brush

	Step 1: With a hammer, nail an "L" Pin (or finishing nail) into wood plaque, in your desired location, to anchor the sculpture.
	Step 2: Take a 9x12" sheet of bristol and cut it into six 2x9" pieces. Measure and mark out 1/2" increments on the 2x9" pieces, as shown. Next score the bristol with ball point pen and ruler by making three lines on the 1/2" increments. At the score lines, fold.
	Step 3: Glue the first full-length rod onto the "L" Pin located on the wood plaque. Allow glue to dry.
	Step 4: Cut the additional rods into a variety of lengths and glue into place to finish the sculpture. Let glue dry. Paint the wood plaque with black acrylic.
	Optional Tip 1: Paint some of the bristol rods with gouache to add a vibrant pop of color to the sculpture.