Decide on an object you would like to recreate.
Are you doing this as a group or on your own?
PACKING TAPE SCULPTURE
Objectives:
The student will create a transparent/translucent sculpture by covering a form with layers of packing tape.
Instructions:
-The teacher will show several sculptures that have been previously made of packing tape.
-The teacher will show the objects that these sculptures were made around.
-The teacher will then demonstrate how to make a small tape sculpture by:
1. Covering object with clear Saran Wrap
2. Please 6 – 7 layers of small pieces of tape around the object thoroughly covering handles, spouts, etc.
3. Score a line around the object with an Exacto knife.
4. Cut through the scored line and remove the object
5. Put the taped form back together and tape securely.
*** Options:
Packing tape (many rolls)
Saran wrap
Objects to cover
Lights (to put inside sculpture)
Vocabulary:
Clear Transparent Tape
Transparent Sculpture in the round Scoring
Layering Form
Criteria for Evaluation:
Did the student create the sculpture as directed?
Did the sculpture stand alone after completion?
Did the student complete the project by deadline?
Did the student create the sculpture with strong craftsmanship?
Objectives:
The student will create a transparent/translucent sculpture by covering a form with layers of packing tape.
Instructions:
-The teacher will show several sculptures that have been previously made of packing tape.
-The teacher will show the objects that these sculptures were made around.
-The teacher will then demonstrate how to make a small tape sculpture by:
1. Covering object with clear Saran Wrap
2. Please 6 – 7 layers of small pieces of tape around the object thoroughly covering handles, spouts, etc.
3. Score a line around the object with an Exacto knife.
4. Cut through the scored line and remove the object
5. Put the taped form back together and tape securely.
*** Options:
- Use colored Saran Wrap to create colored sculptures
- Use Christmas tree low heat lights inside the sculptures
Packing tape (many rolls)
Saran wrap
Objects to cover
Lights (to put inside sculpture)
Vocabulary:
Clear Transparent Tape
Transparent Sculpture in the round Scoring
Layering Form
Criteria for Evaluation:
Did the student create the sculpture as directed?
Did the sculpture stand alone after completion?
Did the student complete the project by deadline?
Did the student create the sculpture with strong craftsmanship?