Overview
We will paint sculptures one solid color. Students will be able to use large and small brushes to paint their sculptures.
Materials
- Clay sculptures
- Metallic paints in cups
- Water in cups
- Large and small brushes
- Sponges
- Resource: sculpture by Tom Otterness
Activities
Step 1
Discuss how color can change a sculpture.
Step 2
Introduce metallic paints. Demonstrate how to paint the clay. Show how to cover the clay completely but be careful not to hide details.
Step 3
Have students paint their sculptures.
Vocabulary
Enhance, finish, metallic
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