We had a great time at our recent Aircraft Art workshop,
here at Masterpiece. The students had a wonderful time expressing
themselves and learning some sculpting basics as they created
some very inventive airplanes!
Note: This is a project that is meant to build creative
problem solving skills. I have purposefully left out images of
each step because we want each plane to be unique. The students
will grow as they are challenged to build the plane using the materials
given them.
Instructions:
1. Create an "armature" (skeleton) for your sculpture
by taping together craft sticks into the shape of an airplane.
Click HERE for some great images of planes to use as a reference.
You can copy one you like or make one that is a combination
of several planes.
2. Wad up strips of aluminum foil and tape to the plane
sections to add body.
3. Cover the plane with flat pieces of clay, completely covering
all foil and craft sticks.
4. Use small pieces of clay, in various colors, to decorate
the planes. You may also use small, cut pieces of foil to make
shiny sections on the plane. You can also decorate the plane
using markers. Add decals, numbers, flags, emblems,
or anything that pleases you.
See the examples below,
created by Masterpiece students, ages 7-11:
Online projects
may be copied and used for personal or educational purposes
only. Copying of these projects for any other reason is unlawful
except with the consent of the author.
