Tag Archives: Plaster
Italy: Frescos
Students studied the work of Michelangelo and marveled at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel while learning about frescos, which are paintings on wet plaster. To help them understand the process, plaster was mixed according to directions, and then approximately … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Education, Art Lesson Plan, Italian Frescos, Middle School Art, Painting, Plaster, Watercolor, World Arts
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Plaster Cast Hands
We made the the first plaster cast hands using dental alginate as the mold-making material. I haven’t tried other products (which may or may not be more affordable), but was our method, from many years ago: A 32-ounce Styrofoam cup … Continue reading