Modelling & Mosaics

Get ready to create your next modelling or mosaic masterpiece with these marvelous ideas!

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Abstract Glow Sculpture

Explore biomorphic art as you use this simple technique to create an abstract sculpture. Contrast the organic, natural shapes with bright coloured UV paint to turn the sculpture into a glowing masterpiece!
  • Step 1Use tacky glue to attach 2 spools on top of a string art board as shown. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Cut a length of armature wire approximately 1.5m long. Adult supervision is recommended. Place some tacky glue into the holes of the spools then insert each end of the wire down into the spool. Bend the wire into your desired shape and allow the glue to dry.
  • Step 3Take a piece of stocking and tie a tight knot as close as you can to one end. Gather up the stocking, then open it up and slide it over your wire frame as shown.
  • Step 4Pull the stocking piece down over the string art board base, pulling it nice and tight but also making sure not to bend the sculpture out of place or tear it on the rough edges. Trim the excess stocking at the knot at the top as well as any excess from underneath the base.
  • Step 5Repeat steps 3 & 4 to add a second piece of stocking over the top. Make any adjustments to the shape of your sculpture then cover the sculpture in glue. This will fill the small holes of the stocking pieces, creating a smooth surface for decorating and hardening your sculptureā€™s form. Allow to dry.
  • Step 6Once the glue is completely dry, give your sculpture a coat of white paint. Allow to dry.
  • Step 7Decorate your sculpture using bright UV paints. You could create patterns, block colour or stick with only a couple of colours at a time - get creative! Allow to dry.
  • Step 8Your beautiful, bright sculpture is now ready to display! It will look amazing as it is, however if you have a dark room and a UV light your sculpture will really come to life!

Materials used in this activity

Wooden Spools - Natural - Pack of 72
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Product Code: 12149
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)          
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Armature Wire - 3mm x 50m
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Product Code: 14294
EACH $73.69 (inc GST) $66.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15518
EACH $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Tacky Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 16494
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 16886
EACH $4.94 (inc GST) $4.49 (ex GST)
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String Art Boards - Square - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 17667
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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UV Glow Paint - 500ml - Pack of 8 Colours
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Product Code: 19486
EACH $159.49 (inc GST) $144.99 (ex GST)
2 or more $127.59 (inc GST) $115.99 (ex GST)          
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