Robin,
I did a very similar project with my high schoolers last year (you can see
examples at http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=28517 ). I
had a glue gun with hot glue sticks specifically made for wood; the students
decided how they wanted a piece to go, then brought it over to me to get it
stuck on. They had to hold it in place til it cooled. And yes, they did
paint the sculptures white first (w/latex house paint) before adding the
colors and patterns. The main advice I'd give is make sure each piece has
plenty of area that will be in contact with the main body; even with the
wood hot glue, pieces stuck on with only a bit of surface area were knocked
off very easily.
-Lydia in Toledo
-Lydia in Toledo
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Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:13 AM
Subject: [teacherartexchange] Oaxacan sculptures questions
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> Hi Everyone
> I'm working on a 3D unit for 3rd grade. We are going to see some of the
> Oxacan sculptures (they are just completing a pattern project so I like
> the tie-in) I would like them to build an animal sculpture with wood
> pieces and paint them in a style similar to the Oaxacan pieces. I think I
> remember other people talking about a lesson that they did like this.
> Does anyone have any tips as we begin? How did you attach the wood pieces
> together? Did you put a coat of paint on before assembly? Any other
> ideas would be greatly appreciated!
> thanks
> Robin in PA
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