![NAME SCULPTURE – Colour, Pattern, Angles](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/name-sculpture-colour-pattern-angles/cbf7a2f63beafc9e21c8c82666592578-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Air-Dry Clay - White
- Crayola Acrylic Paint - 6 Count
- Crayola Paintbrushes - 5 Count
- Crayola Sketchbooks - 1 per student
- Slip
- Paper Clips - 1 per student
- Masking Tape
- Pencils
- Placemats - 1 per student
- Paper Towels
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/fa403d7a005be901e7dfeecc90bad270-stepSml.png)
- Make several thumbnail sketches focusing on exaggeration and proportions.
- Choose the drawing you like the best to work with.
- Draw each part of the gargoyle separately.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/be8bdc8aae696e89d9fc3266c686c347-stepSml.png)
- Make all the parts of the gargoyle separately based on the drawings.
- Make a pin tool by taping an open paperclip to a pencil or pen.
- Use it to cut details into the clay.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/aed0b0f40cfb340013b93841758b6df6-stepSml.png)
- Before joining clay pieces be sure to use the score and slip technique for a secure bond – score the ends of the clay using a toothbrush or the pin tool and then apply slip.
- Continue to join all the parts of the gargoyle using the score and slip technique.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/3064d2856358d77e588fc12985957c2c-stepSml.png)
- Allow the clay to dry for about a week.
- If there are any parts that need to be supported during the drying time use some newspaper or cardboard to prop them up.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/05b698ca1b2656c086685d676610a8ad-stepSml.png)
- Once the clay is dry paint the entire gargoyle with black acrylic paint.
- Allow it to dry for about 15 minutes.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a8f62a8d800f881972a17e1b6598e163-stepSml.png)
- Dry brush light grey acrylic paint over the black allowing some of the black to show through.
- This will give the gargoyle the look of stone or concrete. - View the gargoyle with fresh eyes.
- How does exaggeration add to the gargoyle's personality?
- How do the proportions create emphasis?
- How is the craftsmanship evident in the finished artwork?
- What animals inspired your design?
- What do you like best about your gargoyle? Why?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10