3-D Fish Sculpture

See instructions below to find out how to make a fish sculpture. Figure A Figure B Figure C

Host Kathi Cardinalli shows how to create a 3-D fish sculpture with plastic foam.

Materials:

marker
plastic foam block
plastic foam cutter
craft knife
brushes
casting plaster
sanding block or fine sandpaper
acrylic paints

Steps:

1. Loosely draw a fish shape on the sides and the top of the foam block.
   
   
2. Cut foam to shape (figure A). Make sure the fish will stand up on its own on a flat surface. Add details using the cutter. Use a craft knife to add even more detail.
   
   
3. Brush off any loose pieces with a brush.
   
   
4. Mix plaster and water to create a loose paste. Apply a thin coat to the entire surface of the fish shape (figure B). Let dry very well.
   
   
5. Use sandpaper to smooth out the plaster surface. Wipe off dust.
   
   
6. Paint fish with acrylic paints (figure C). Let dry well.

* Note: You might want to water down the paint to create washes to use on the fish.

Resources
foam cutter--Wondercutter

Floracraft Corporation
Website: www.floracraft.com

STYROFOAM* Brand Foam
* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
STYROFOAM Brand Foam is available at arts and crafts stores nationwide as well as mass merchants and department stores. For further details, visit the STYROFOAM website.
Dow Chemical Company
Website: craft.dow.com
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