3D Decorative Letters Art II - Milito
Project Overview Intro History Letter Selection Sketch Draw letters from multiple angles Decorate using elements of art 3D Decorative Letters Cut letters out of cardboard Create sides & assemble pieces Paper Mache Paint & decorate Artist Statement Plan & Prep Create Reflect This will be a messy project & lengthy project! Dress appropriately or use a smock Clean up after yourself You will receive a daily grade on working days
Shape vs Form Shape Form 2D A contained space bound by one or more elements of art 3D
Paper Mache Papier-mâché French for chewed paper Involves dipping thin paper into a glue / starch solution & sticking it to a surface Adds strength to form
Decorative Letters Letters that are created to be visually pleasing Shows the artist s personal style Can be representative or have a special meaning person, place, thing, event, idea, etc.
Illuminated Manuscripts Decorative handwritten texts from 12 th century Europe Featured intricate artistic detail on important letters Usually only religious or important books were made / copied
Choose a Letter Pick a letter any letter Choose one that is significant in some way UPPERCASE or lowercase? Make is thick / bold / blocky Decide on a style Look at reference fonts
Sketches Use graph paper to draw your letter from multiple angles FRONT Fold the paper into quarters Write FRONT at the top of the paper LEFT BACK RIGHT Flip the paper over & label each of the 4 sections LEFT RIGHT TOP FRONT TOP BOTTOM BOTTOM
3D Decorative Letters Rubric NAME Outline 15 Form 15 Assembly 15 Paper Mache 15 Decoration 20 Neatness & Detail 20 Total: / 100 3D Decorative Letter Rubric
X-Acto Knife Safety & Usage DON T CUT ANYONE!!! YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PRIVLEDGE TO USE IT! You must sign it out & in According to your seat # Blade down in tube with cap Use a cutting board over the tables or good luck using scissors Do not saw or stab only slice No open toe shoes
Cut Out Letter Letter must be at least 12in wide Draw the letter on the cardboard Use an X-Acto knife / scissors to cut it out Trace letter on 2 nd piece of cardboard Cut out 2 nd letter for back
Cut Out Sides Letter must be at least 3in thick Cut length based on the letter s perimeter Measure each side & cut to fit
Assemble Letters Attach sides to back of letter using glue &/or tape Attach reinforcement walls inside letter if necessary Attach front of letter to sides
Paper Mache Set Up & Clean Up Set Up The class will need lots newspaper strips (1in +/-) Everyone will need to put down newspaper to cover tables Each table will need a container with paper mache solution Clean Up Project in drying area Newspaper strips in box Extra paper mache solution is saved Clean tables
Paper Mache Dip newspaper strips in glue / starch solution Wrap strips around letter Cover completely in layers
Paint Set Up & Clean Up Set Up Protect the table with newspaper Pour only the amount & colors you need for the day Don t be wasteful! Save extra poured paints with lid Grab brushes & water Clean Up Place art on drying rack / area Table Throw away newspaper Wipe off paint Palette No paint (not even a little bit) Clean w/ sponge & water & place in rack to dry Brushes Swirl under water until there s no paint & the water runs clear Dry with smooth bristles pointing up Sink & Floors Make sure these areas are paint free & wipe up any spills
Paint Letters Use white paint (gesso) to prime the surface before adding color Paint letter in colors & designs you like You may need 2 coats
Decorate - Elements of Art Use the elements of art to decorate your letter Space Shape Form Line Color Texture Value
Decorate Letter Decorate in your style! You may use any materials as long as you clean it up!
Artist s Statement Use full sentences to write a paragraph citing visual evidence on your 3D decorative letter. Remember to use your art vocabulary, & be specific. What letter did you choose & why? (20) Describe the process you went through to create a 3D form. (30) What elements of art did you use to decorate your letter? (30) What did you like & dislike about this project? (20)