Paper Mache Letters

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will experiment with the art of paper mache by making an armature of their name or initials made out of cardboard and then creating a smooth exterior utilizing paper mache. They will finish their piece by adding color and pattern with paint and markers.

Level

Areas of Study

Sculpture Form Literacy

Collections

Mixed-Media Sculpture

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about the art of “chewed paper” (paper mache) and its history in the art world.

Students will create an armature out of cardboard and masking tape.

Students will use paper mache paste and brown roll paper to create a smooth exterior for their armature.

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Teaching Strategies

Discuss paper mache and its history.
Demonstrate the process of drawing letters, creating cardboard walls, and attaching pieces together.
Demonstrate paper mache and the finishing process.
Guide students as they work through their ideas in various forms and with a variety of materials.

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National Standards

Create

Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Demonstration Time

45 minutes

Student Studio Time

6 hours

Supplies and Materials

Construction paper & brown kraft roll paper
Pencils and black permanent marker
Cardboard boxes
Self-healing cutting mat & box cutters
Masking tape
Paper mache paste
Tempera paint, paint brushes, & water dishes

National Standards

Create

Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

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Steps

Draw Letter

Choose a letter to create. Consider creative forms of the letter. Sketch letter(s) onto a sheet of construction paper. Cut the letter out.

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