Personalized Hand Sculpture: Building On to the Cast

This video tutorial guides students through the process of building 3D forms on a paper mache hand sculpture using newspaper and Elmer's art paste. It begins with a review of how to prepare the paper mache paste and newspaper strips. Students learn to apply the strips smoothly and crisscross them for better adhesion. The tutorial then covers how to create and secure 3D details using wet newspaper and additional layers of strips. Finally, it provides instructions for cleaning up and storing the sculpture safely.

What is the first step in preparing newspaper for paper mache?

• Cutting the newspaper into squares

• Tearing the newspaper into strips

• Soaking the newspaper in water

• Folding the newspaper into shapes

Why is it important to crisscross the newspaper strips when applying them?

• To make the sculpture colorful

• To ensure the strips dry faster

• To secure them smoothly onto the form

• To make the sculpture heavier

How can you create 3D forms on your hand sculpture?

• By using dry newspaper

• By twisting and shaping wet newspaper

• By cutting the newspaper into shapes

• By painting the newspaper

What should you do to ensure the 3D forms stick to the sculpture?

• Apply additional layers of newspaper strips

• Let them dry separately

• Use glue instead of art paste

• Use a hairdryer to dry them quickly

What is the final step after finishing work on the sculpture for the day?

• Place the sculpture on the drying rack

• Add more layers of newspaper

• Paint the sculpture

• Store the sculpture in a box