Wire sculpture high school

This wire portrait sculpture lesson is easy, inexpensive and creates quirky and impressive results!

NYLON STOCKING SCULPTURE First student create a base using a square block. They drill holes into the base and attach wire into the holes. Then the students cover the wire and the base with a single nylon stocking. They then form the wire to a pleasing form. Students then cover the nylon with Gesso. After sculpture are dry student can use paint to give their sculpture character. Painting the sculptures took them to the next level by creating character and bold statements.

Ms. Cummings Art Room: 7th Grade Giacometti Sculptures

Hanger and wire armature, wire spirals (used baler wire. Some students put tissue paper inside spirals), plastic bags (clear tape, colored bags, clear plastic wrap, etc.), heat gun... For a Chihuly lesson. I put battery operated lights inside... very cool

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This totally unique sculpture is a skeleton of an old Instamatic camera with box flash. Ideal gift for camera enthusiasts. Made from good quality 0.8mm copper wire. Approx. measurements 11.5cm x 4.5cm x 11.5cm.

Save to Favorites 6 Favorites X Save to Favorites Please Login or Register to save content. Grade Level 9-10 Duration unknown Materials Drawing paper, pencil, Twisteez brand wire, colored sheets of paper (or board) for mounting, optional: pliers Media Sculpture Lesson Objectives Students will… create a wire portrait inspired by the work of Alexander Calder. […]