Mache Heads

key terms:

  • Paper Mache: A malleable mixture of paper and glue, or paper, flour, and water, that becomes hard when dry.
  • Scoring: Cut or scratch a notch or line on (a surface).
  • Figurative Sculpture: A sculpture that is clearly modelled after something that exists.
  • Additive Sculpture: The process of adding layers or pieces of material together to build up the desired form over time.

you will need:

  • Utility Knife
  • Cardboard
  • Newspaper
  • Masking Tape
  • Paper Mache Paste
  • Acrylic Paint

Instructions

Here are step by step instructions on getting started!

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Step 1: Cut out a rectangle of cardboard that can form a cylinder that fits over your head - but not your shoulders. Score the cardboard with the lines of the corrugation.

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Student Work (7-8 Points)

Here are some examples of students who got an A on their sculptures. Notice the attention to detail both in structure and in the paint job.

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Student Work (5-6 Points)

Here are some examples of students who got an B on their sculptures. Notice the attention to detail both in structure and in the paint job.

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Student Work (3-4 Points)

Here are some examples of students who got an C on their sculptures. Notice the attention to detail both in structure and in the paint job.

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Student Work (1-2 Points)

Here are some examples of students who got an D or F on their sculptures.

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