CHIHULY-INSPIRED SPIRAL HANGING SCULPTURE #2

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Artist Connection: Dale Chihuly

Grades: 3–8

Time Required: 1-2 class periods

Project Type: Collaborative

Materials

• Overhead transparencies (make sure they are made for photocopiers)
• Photocopies 
• Colored permanent markers
• Single hole punch
• Scissors
• Fishing line
• Optional rubbing alcohol and cotton balls

Instructions

• Photocopy spirals onto plenty of acetate sheets (draw one that fills the whole page and on another, draw two smaller spirals.)
• Have students color with permanent markers, then cut out the spiral shapes
• Optional: students can experiment with rubbing the ink with cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol for a different look.
• Punch a hole for hanging in the top of the spiral
• Attach pieces to fishing line.
• Bundle together to create a large, hanging sculpture.\
• Hang near a window!

Video of project: https://www.k6art.com/2013/08/05/30-minute-chihuly-chandelier/