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It takes a village
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Construction/ Sculpture task
Construction/ Sculpture task
We use the news of the day (newspaper or any large sheets of paper), masking tape and a sundry assortment of card board boxes to create buildings, shops or playgrounds. Let your imagination be your guide:
We use the news of the day (newspaper or any large sheets of paper), masking tape and a sundry assortment of card board boxes to create buildings, shops or playgrounds. Let your imagination be your guide:
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Gather what you might have available in your home: Newspaper, cardboard, tubes, paper, tissue paper, cellophane, some masking tape and scissors. Find a spacious spot in your house to allow for the construction to run smoothly and freely. In this activity you are creating a structurally sound and aesthetically appealing set of building. You are learning to manipulate materials to alter change their properties; eg something as 'soft' as a sheet of newspaper becomes 'strong' and load bearing. In this activity, you will be able to practise forward planning, patience and ingenuity. It also requires resilience when things don't go your way. A good way to begin this activity is to watch the clip: Iggy Peck Architect. Next brainstorm, what you might like to build. Consider factors, like space and materials available and your level of expertise (which could grow as you discover your skills) You may want to start with a sketch or drawing of your building or structure. Next brainstorm ways of bringing your ideas to life. Checking with your parents first - you could discuss your ideas with a friend. (via skype or facetime)
Gather what you might have available in your home: Newspaper, cardboard, tubes, paper, tissue paper, cellophane, some masking tape and scissors. Find a spacious spot in your house to allow for the construction to run smoothly and freely. In this activity you are creating a structurally sound and aesthetically appealing set of building. You are learning to manipulate materials to alter change their properties; eg something as 'soft' as a sheet of newspaper becomes 'strong' and load bearing. In this activity, you will be able to practise forward planning, patience and ingenuity. It also requires resilience when things don't go your way. A good way to begin this activity is to watch the clip: Iggy Peck Architect. Next brainstorm, what you might like to build. Consider factors, like space and materials available and your level of expertise (which could grow as you discover your skills) You may want to start with a sketch or drawing of your building or structure. Next brainstorm ways of bringing your ideas to life. Checking with your parents first - you could discuss your ideas with a friend. (via skype or facetime)
You can create beams, struts and rafters that create a frame by tightly rolling newspaper into neat long sticks. Keep your tightly rolled sticks from uncurling using masking tape. Make a number, or groups of sticks of similar lengths to start with. Fill the space between your beams with 'walls' of newspaper. Create windows using cellophane or thin plastic acetate found in everyday packaging goods.
There are many applications to this technique and you will soon find that many options present themselves. Below you see examples of playground elements made from tightly rolled newspaper some of which even have a kinetic function:
For example: The disk swing actually swings, the flying fox seat actually moves. At home, my daughter and I made a marble run from consumer waste and masking tape one weekend. Find ways to explore and discover new ways of building strength and functionality in your structures. Have fun.
What do you want to make today?
A house, a playground? A shop? A marble run? Or even a shoe?
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