Overview

In this project, you will create a rough traditional maquette using simple household items. The goal here is not to create a finished sculpture but just a three-dimensional sketch that you can light and use as a reference for a drawing.

Materials

• Scrap materials like cardboard, paper, fabric, wood... If you have clay, you can use it, too.
• Kneadable erasers are useful, as are rubber bands, string, and wire.
• Smartphone or photo camera.

Examples

Steps

1. Gather your material. Anything goes! Fabric, paper, string, wire, clay, etc.
2. Create a little sculpture. Let the material surprise you.
3. Set up an interesting light direction.
4. Extra points: create a story moment in your composition.
5. Take a photo.
6. Upload your image.

Meet these Challenges

• Keep it simple.
• Choose your lighting to create a clear sense of form.
• Include more than one material, such as paper, wood, metal.

Duration

This project should take 1–3 hours to complete.