Wire and Hose

THESE and THESE inspired me to make these.

Supplies:

Wire hanger (you could ask a neighborhood dry cleaner for donations)

Knee high stocking

Latex paint or white gesso and acrylic paints

Wooden square base (optional)

Any additions

Instructions:

1. Bend wire into a circle and twist.

2. Attach to wooden base (if using) then cover with nylon stocking and tie in knot

3. Paint with latex paint or white gesso let dry then acrylic paint

4. Glue any additions (if using)

Tips:

* To make this more challenging for older students they can make the form into something. Students just have fun painting the sculpture.

* You have to gesso the nylon if you are going to use acrylic or it won't be strong enough and the paint will crack.

* Old house paint (latex) works well. Or purchase 'oops' paints for a few dollars at your local home improvement store.