Sculpture from Found Objects

Anthony at Beavercreek High School with his sculpture.

 

Sculpture can be made from almost anything that you can glue together. In Diane Zubrick's classes the students used the stronger formula of Elmer's Glue to glue the wood pieces. Mat board was used as a base although a wood base or corrugated cardboard will make a stronger base support.

Taylor painting her sculpture at Beavercreek High School.


 

The materials Diane's students used were wood pieces cut small from scrap lumber and various wood pieces from the recycle center and We Care Arts. After the students chose the items to start their sculpture, they played around with various compositions.




A sculpture from Fairborn High School.

 

They were allowed to go back and pick up different pieces if needed. When they were satisfied, the students glued them down onto the base. The height was limited to 12" for easier handling. The importance of a balanced bottom level was stressed.



A cute farm scene created by Mrs. Myra Ball, an aide at Fairborn High School.

 

The sculptures dried until the next class which was a week. Acrylic paint was used with a bristle brush to paint the sculpture. The sculptures were all different and very colorful!

Austin finishing his sculpture at Beavercreek High School. 
 



Norma, a retired school nurse, volunteers in Jesse Hignite's class
 every week to help with art class. She is putting the finishing touches on Josh's sculpture.