Found Inside

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore containment by creating a cabochon with found objects and resin casting. They will create wearable metal artwork using their cabochons and cold connection techniques and reflect on the meaning created by what is contained.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Mixed Media Sculpture Form

Collections

Innovating with Jewelry and Metal

Lesson Objectives

Students will explore and practice creating various types of metal cold connections, such as tabs, rivets, and wrapping.

Students will connect symbolism and meaningful context with found objects.

Students will experiment with resin casting methods by creating cabochons from a mold.

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Teaching Strategies

Demonstrate various cold connection techniques, such as tabs, rivets, and wire wrapping.
Facilitate brainstorming strategies around the themes of mementos and object symbolism.
Demonstrate resin casting techniques using found objects and various molds.
Support students through metalworking techniques to support their artistic vision.

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National Standards

Create

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

45 minutes

Demonstration Time

1 hour

Student Studio Time

6 hours

Supplies and Materials

Paper, pencil, eraser
Jeweler’s frame and saw blades (#2/0)
Riveting hammer, metal tube, wire for rivets
Thin gauge wire
Hand, needle files, sandpaper, finishing wax
Tracing paper, found objects, epoxy resin
Cabochon silicone molds, metal (20-24 gauge), bench pin
Safety goggles, dust mask, rubber gloves, ventilation

National Standards

Create

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Steps

Introduce Cold Connections and Casting With Poured Resin

Examine casting through poured resin examples and different cabochon forms. Identify how resin can contain various objects. Examine how metalwork can be assembled using cold connections. Identify how different materials can be attached to metal using cold connections.

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