Sculpting, 2010

 Over the last three weeks at our co-op, we've been working on sculptures.  The finished product will have the appearance of a piece made of bronze.

The first step was to work with an armature made out of wire.  The armature was then built up with aluminum foil, to add "muscle" to the wire skeleton.

First. the head.

Some of the girls really got into beating the head into shape.  I'm not naming names.

"Your head is bigger than my head!"

End of step one: aluminum foil person.  Next step: form into desired pose.

"I'm done!"

Now, we mummify our aluminum sculptures with a gooey-sticky substance & strips of paper towels.

Comparing poses before wrapping.

Mrs. Kennedy explains the procedure.

Posed and mummified.  They are ready for black paint, and a dry-brushing of gold.

The finished products after fabric & hair has been applied.  Moo's piece is on the left, Belle's on the right.

As usual,  Belle has titled her work.  This is called "A Blessing for Mary".

Moo's sculpture is entitled: "Hope in Hard Times"

We continue to have a good time with our friends at co-op, creating art along the way.