Project #132

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

Materials:

AMACO Sculptamold Modeling Compound

16-Gauge Wire

Tray or Table Cover

Powdered Tempera

Wire Cutters & Pliers

Bowls

Wooden or Plastic Modeling Tools

Create a sculpture with wire, and cover with sculptamold!

Step 1
With dark annealed wire, form the base and main support of the sculpture.
Step 2
To create the base, thoroughly mix together 2 cups Sculptamold with 1 cup of water and 3 TBSP of powdered tempera paint. (It is best to mix small batches at a time, because the Sculptamold sets in around 15-20 minutes.).
Step 3
Use the Sculptamold mixture to cover the wire base, leave the support wires uncovered. With modeling tools, sculpt desired texture into the Sculptamold.
Step 4
After the Sculptamold sets up on the base, continue to form the wire sculpture.
Step 5
Create additional Sculptamold and powdered tempera mixtures in desired colors and apply to sculpture to complete.
Optional Tip 1
Use your imagination for additional sculpture ideas.