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Modelling/Construction Art Project

Paverpol Birds and Animals

Outdoor sculptures can now be made with this revolutionary new product - Paverpol. Turn old T-shirts, timber and wire into sculptures that may be placed outside after 3 weeks of curing time indoors.A water based, environmentally friendly, non toxic product that not only hardens fabric but creates a weather proof surface. It is safe for all children and adults to use, no need for masks or gloves. This transparent medium may be coloured with 9 available colours Black, Blue, Brown, Champagne, Dark Green, Violet Red, Red Ochre, Yellow Ochre, Yellow and White. These colours may be mixed. This medium allows the user to manipulate fabric to drape over armatures of wire, wood, and polystyrene. Painted on a canvas will render the canvas weather proof as a great form for an outdoor mural. Paverpol adheres to wood, plaster, ceramic, clay, stone, concrete and polystyrene foam.

Suitable for:

Upper Primary/Secondary Levels

Materials:

Paverpol Paver colour, Armature Wire 1.6mm, Aluminium Foil, Brush and other found objects

How to Make a Paverpol Figure:

1. Use Poly Balls, Cardboard Cones, Armature Wire and other found objects to construct a form to Paverpol.

2. Use masking tape to join the objects together and cover the form with Aluminium Foil.

3. Bind the form with strips of fabric dipped in Paverpol and ideally set aside to dry.

4. Manipulate fabric dipped in Paverpol to create texture and features of the creature. Experiment with different types of fabric such as Muslin, and Lace.

 

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