Stone sculpture
Rocks and stones are all different. No two are alike in size, shape, or
color. So, you won’t be able to make stone sculptures exactly like the
ones on the opposite page. But these sculptures will give you an idea of
some of the things you can do with rocks and stones.
Materials
cotton
foil pan or jar lid
glue (white)
paintbrush (optional)
rocks and stones
toothpick
varnish (optional)
You can turn a collection of rocks and stones into a delightful group of
friends by following these general directions.
Wash your rocks and stones to remove any dirt or mud. Let the rocks
and stones dry before you begin.Study your rocks and stones. Try to imagine them as parts of animals
or people.
For example, flat, triangular shapes could be feet, wings, or ears.
Long, round shapes might become arms, legs, or tails. Thick, square, or
round shapes make good bodies or bases for other pieces. Use small
stones for ears, noses, beaks, mouths, and eyes. Or, paint eyes on tiny
white buttons and glue them to the sculpture.
Glue the rocks together, stone by stone (see stone or shell
sculptures, page 136).To decorate your stone sculpture, you can paint it with tempera
paint (see tempera paint, page 66). Or, you can glue on wire,
nuts, pine cones, felt, or yarn. To give your sculpture a shiny
look, coat it with varnish.
On your own
Here are more things you can do with stones.