Hokusai-Inspired Texture Wave

Hokusai-Inspired Texture Wave Project

Time: 2-3 Class Periods
Difficulty: Advanced
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Chipboard

AMACO Sculptamold Modeling Material

Disposable Gloves

Pencil

Acrylic Paints

Bowl

Paint Brush

Measuring Cup

Sculpting Tools

Create a textured wave with Sculptamold! This project also has an instructional video available!

Step 1
Using Hokusai’s "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa" for inspiration, draw a wave on a sheet of 12x12" chipboard.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix 3 cups of Sculptamold with water so that it is the consistency of clay. Sculptamold sets in 30 minutes, so be sure to complete each step before moving on.
Step 3
Wearing gloves, use your hands to apply a flat, thin layer of Sculptamold to the background wave. Add a heavier layer to the middle wave. Finally, add the heaviest layer to the forefront wave. Make the waves slant slightly from back to front.

Step 4
Mix 2 cups of Sculptamold with water; it should be the same consistency as the first batch. Use to create peaks on the waves. Add texture, ridges and curves using sculpting tools.

Step 5
Once the Sculptamold has set, paint the wave with acrylics, layering from dark to light.