Art & Design Resource Pack - Madame Tussauds

Creating a Sculpture?
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Worksheet Three
Once you have a portfolio of 3D sketches, you are ready to create your
sculpture. You will need a pliable material (such as plasticine, playdough
or clay). These materials are easier to mould into shape. You
could also use modroc or papier mâché.
Activity One
a) Create a 3D sculpture from your sketches. If you are able to choose the
material to use, think about which would be best.
Think about the texture of the item. Should the surface of your sculpture
be smooth or rough?
Use tools to help create the texture and patterns you need
by digging into the smooth surface.
If you are sculpting with plasticine, clay or play-dough,
use your fingers to smooth over the joins.
If you are using play-dough or plasticine, you can
experiment with different colours to create a marbled
effect, or even to create new colours.
b) When your sculpture is complete and you are happy with its likeness to
your 3D sketches, leave it somewhere safe to dry.
Remember:
Don’t forget to refer back
to your 3D sketches to
make sure you create a
likeness from all angles.
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