CHIHULY-INSPIRED HANGING SCULPTURE

Artist Connection: Dale Chihuly

Grades: 3–8

Time Required: 2–3 class periods

Project Type: Collaborative

Materials

• Clear acetate sheets (overhead projector sheets, made for photocopier)
• Photo copy machine
• Colored permanent markers
• Gold metallic markers
• Scissors
• Fishing line
• Single hole punch
• Heat gun
• Wire wreath forms or armatures for display

Instructions

• Cut organic shapes from plastic sheets.
• Color with permanent markers.
• Color edges with gold metallic marker.
• Cut a hole in the center for hanging.
• Use a heat gun to melt and warp the pieces; they will shrink a bit.
• Build a large hanging sculpture together.

Display Tip
Install in a lobby or near windows where light can shine through.