VINEGAR & AMMONIA

METAL & WOOD SCULPTURE

SPECIAL STUDIES 3-D ART

copper, wood, propane torch, wood burning tool & acrylic paint

This is senior Shreya Sheth's last project in her 4th year Independent Study class

where she gets to design her own curriculum.

She chose to work with wood and metal.

Shreya used a propane torch to patina several of the copper pieces,

sawdust mixed with vinegar for the two pieces that look multi-colored,

and an ammonia float for the more solid looking turquoise piece.

She learned these techniques in her 2nd level 3-D Art class.

It was really great to see her go back and use that knowledge again.

She used a wood burning tool to mark up the wood blocks,

then applied several colors of acrylic paint that mimicked the various patinas she achieved.

She used a staining technique with the paint,

sponging it on then wiping it off.