Preliminary impression with
modeling compound using sectional stock tray is made, impression of one side of jaw is extended across the central line, cast is poured, overlap region is located in impression of the other side and cast of jaw is completed.
Unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, I recommend that students use a symmetrical design, with possibly a centerpiece/center of focus made of air-dry
modeling compound, such as a pendant.
After the layers were dry and during the next art class session, they used a
modeling compound to add unique details to their creatures.
* Air-dry
modeling compound, balsa wood, wire, oven-bake modeling clay, tag board, etc.
I gave each student a ball of the
modeling compound. A handle was pinched up to make a "rubber stamp" handle.
Delight[TM] is a new air-dry
modeling compound from CREATIVE PAPERCLAY[R] CO.
By the third class meeting some students were ready to apply the
modeling compound to their base forms.