S C I E N C E O C E A N S Make a 3-D Ocean diorama picture This Enrichment4You e-guide focuses on oceans by creating a multilayered diorama picture. In this e-guide you will: *Create several layers of color, texture & embellishments using the designs provided in this e-guide as well as other collage materials. ENRICHMENT4YOU Published by Henrich Incorporated Copyright 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without first obtaining the written permission of the copyright owner. Science (Oceans), Art Dioramas
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Enrichment4You e-guide is to provide theme ideas for creating 3-D designs using the color illustrations and the black and white line drawings offered in this guide. Suggestions will include use of collage materials and color combinations that can be used to create your own special effects. TABLE OF CONTENTS Creating a Layered Diorama Picture - Pages 1-2. Making Mini-Collages from Color Illustrations - Page 3. Making Textured Transfers - Page 4. Collage Materials - Pages 5. Mini Details - Page 6. Black and White and Color Graphics - Pages 7-12. Science (Oceans), Art Dioramas
CREATING A LAYERED DIORAMA A layered diorama is one of the easiest type of dioramas to create. It is composed of multiple layers of collage materials that give the view a 3-D effect when viewed. MATERIALS: *Copies of ocean life - plants, animals, etc. *Dimensional paint *Decorative Paper *Scissors and an X-Acto knife - ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED *Dimensional Material - (Dimensional material can be foam core pieces, glue dots, silicone glue, pieces of cardboard etc.) *Collage materials - buttons, beads etc. DIRECTIONS: 1. Select the elements you want to use for your layered 3-D ocean diorama. Enlarge or reduce them as necessary. Color and embellish as desired and then cut them out. *In our picture we use a dark purple/blue background with the addition of a second sheet of watery textured paper was used as the primary background. Science (Oceans), Art 1 Dioramas *A strip of light blue hand made paper was torn and placed on an angle after being elevated.
CREATING A LAYERED DIORAMA 2. Select the primary elements for the diorama. These include both people, animals and scenery. Draw, color and cut out each of these elements. 3. Place some type of dimensional material (see description under materials on page 5) on the back of each element you want to add to your backdrop. Each layer that comes further out from the backdrop will require greater depth of distance. This can be done by adding additional dimensional material. The whale is the farthest element out from the background. The other elements range in distance and were arranged after the whale was positioned. Science (Oceans), Art 2 Dioramas Pieces of foam core glued together Glue Dots
MAKING MINI-COLLAGES FROM COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS MATERIALS: There are many ways you can embellish the color illustrations provided in this book. The following basic directions should be utilized to create long-lasting and durable mini-collages. Dimensional paint Tacky glue Foam core or cardboard Scissors Decorative papers X-Acto knife - Adult Supervision Required 1. Using a flat piece of cardboard as a squeegee, spread a thin layer of glue over a decorative piece of paper and place it onto a piece of posterboard or foam core board. Embellish the paper with metallic paints, sponged on color or other collage papers. Let dry and cut out the desired shape. 2. Select one or more designs you wish to incorporate on the paper you just decorated. Enlarge or reduce the images if necessary. Decorate as desired. Cut out each design. 3. Determine the type of dimensional material you want to use to elevate the design from the background paper. Add as many of the pieces as desired to create the design you want. Assemble all elements of the mini-collages and place where desired on the larger 3-D diorama. Science (Oceans), Art 3 Dioramas
MAKING TEXTURED TRANSFERS This is an easy technique that offers wonderful texture to a surface. We suggest a primed canvas background. MATERIALS *White or clear caulk *Copies of illustrations *Water *Sponge *Primed canvas DIRECTIONS: 1. Evenly spread a small amount of caulk onto the front of your selected image. 2. While the caulk is still wet, place the image face down onto the selected surface. 3. Let the caulk completely dry. Science (Oceans), Art 4 Dioramas 4. Dampen the paper on the back of the face down image with a sponge and gently rub away the paper until only the image remains on the surface.