3D Name Sculpture

3D Name Sculpture

The first project I had my students do was a 3D name sculpture.  This was the inspiration for the
project (scroll down). I was very impressed with the outcome.  My students' sculptures came out great - especially since it was the first project of the year.

First I had my students type out their name using different fonts.  I recommended they use thicker fonts that would make a better base.


Next I had my students draw out the letters, sketching them lightly in case they needed to erase.  I had them add designs in each letter.



They then used markers to fill in the designs to create a bolder look.



Afterwards they glued each letter to a piece of card stock (or file folder) to make each letter sturdy.  I reminded them to position the letters on the card stock before cutting them out to make sure there was enough and not to waste the card stock, and then I had them cut them out.



I had them build the structure using a glue gun (which worked very well).