Create statues from wire, tape and plaster of Paris bandages.
Plaster of Paris can be utilized in a variety of ways to build interesting statues. Sculpture by nature is an evolving, interpretive style of art, making it an excellent medium for those wishing to express their creativity without having to follow specific rules. By building a simple wire frame, artists can create interesting figure statues. These wire statues are an interesting way to study the human form. The same process could be applied to animals, faces and other creatures.
Instructions
1. Cut two pieces of wire about 3 or 4 inches in length. Fold the wire sections in half so that they resemble a horseshoe shape. Pinch the folded end of the wires in between two clothespins.
2. Cut off the top of a small, plastic, yogurt container. Fill the bottom of the container with plaster. Rest the clothespins across the top of the plaster-filled container. Be sure the ends of the folded wires are in the plaster.
3. Cut another piece of wire about 24 inches in length. Fold the wire in half. Toward the top of the wire, form a large loop. This loop will be your finished sculpture's head. Twist the loop several times to secure it in place. Form a second loop in the middle of the wire. Twist to secure the body in place. Separate the loose ends of the wire. Bend them at an angle to form the statue's legs. Twist perpendicular loops at the bottom of the legs to form feet.
4. Cut a length of wire about 20 inches long. Fold in half and twist horizontally around the statue's body, just under the head. Bend the wires at an angle to form its arms. Twist small loops at each end to form the hands.
5. Wrap the entire wire body in pieces of masking tape until it looks like a mummy. Check to ensure the plaster base is properly set. Cut away the plastic yogurt container to reveal the plaster statue base. Slip the wire feet through the wires poking out of the plaster base.
6. Cut thin strips from the plaster of Paris bandages, about 5 to 6 inches long. Fill the bowl with water and dip them in water. Wrap the wire and tape figure in plaster of Paris bandages. Allow it to dry. Paint the finished sculpture if desired.
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