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Figurative Sculpture Process
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Materials
 
16-18 gauge wire
plyers
newspaper
masking tape
plaster gauze
paint
 

Process
 
Step 1 -- Think about and sketch a drawing of your idea for a figurative sculpture.  Examples:  dancer, athlete, musician, dog, cat, horse etc.
 
Step 2 -- Get approval
 
Step 3 -- Build a wire armature

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Step4 -- Begin modeling with newspaper and masking tape
 

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Step 5 -- Cover all newspaper with plaster gauze (1"x3" strips)
Step 6 -- Paint after cooled and hardened