Papier-mâché Creatures
Inspired by Mythology
For this unit, 4th graders expanded on their classroom study of mythological creatures. Students had the choice of imagining a new creature, or creating one that they had learned about in class. When the sculptures were completed, they were displayed as part of the 4th grade poetry cafe. Some students even wrote poems about the creatures they built!
There are many steps to creating paper-mache sculptures, read on to see how we made them.
The Process
Constructing the Armature. (Think: the skull)
During this step, students were challenged to think in three dimensions, and to create a structure showing form.
Paper-mache: newspaper and tissue paper
We thought of this layer as the "skin." This layer adds strength, holds the sculpture together, and makes a layer on which to paint. We also used tissue paper as a way to apply color to the sculptures.
We thought of this layer as the "skin." This layer adds strength, holds the sculpture together, and makes a layer on which to paint. We also used tissue paper as a way to apply color to the sculptures.
Painting and Embellishments!
Students added personality to their creations with paint, feathers, yarn, glitter and more.
Final Artworks
The result of all their hard work, problem solving, and imagination!
The result of all their hard work, problem solving, and imagination!
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