Architectural Letters - Lesson Plan

[@debbiepayne4196]

Did this with my 3rd -6th graders and it was a big hit! We did the messy traditional paper mache with flour and water because I could not find the craft paper in town and had not ordered it until later. However, the students enjoyed experiencing the messy mache. To save on cost since we are a small private school, we used free card board and it was a little hard to cut so next time I will go with poster board. We will start decorating them this week and I am excited to see how they will personalize their letters. The Blick Art plans and KZbins are great!!!

[@VPKMusic]

This looks soooo much easier than what I did in school. My art teacher had us cut styrofoam into a letter we made that would be stable enough to stand on its own. Then we had to put lots of glue in a plastic bin, cut strips of newspaper, and then dunk the newspaper into the glue and cover the letter. Then after the all that was done and dried, we had to paint the letter. It was sooo messy and took a lot of hard time and work.

[@Blick_Art]

@Michelle Layardi You could use traditional papier mache materials such as flour and water, or white glue and water and newspaper. Bear in mind, that this is a little messier so you'll want to have a good drop cloth or something underneath your project area.

[@MsMusacLuver]

This is awesome! Love this idea and as I haven't done many projects, you have made it look easy! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Excellent! Just what I've been looking for. Saves buying ready-made letters for decorating, and you can make them what size and shape you like. Thanks for the creative inspiration! I'm definitely faving this one"

[@Blick_Art]

Yes - you can if you cut them down to be shorter. Make sure they are even and level.

[@MrMinecraftKids1]

For the anteque one paint it bronze/gold first then paint it black and dont let it dry after you put black over it, wipe it off it gives the same effect but easier.

[@MuhammadMikaal2018]

Its awesome idea was in search of some thing like this to teach letters to my preschooler daughter thank you

[@Blick_Art]

Yes, you could use a cereal box in place of the chipboard, but it may be thinner and less sturdy meaning your results could be slightly different. You will also have a smaller design than the example shown in this video. If you have more questions, our product information experts can assist you - you can email them at: info @ dickblick . com. Thanks

[@Blick_Art]

Since we haven't tried that process before it is difficult to know the results, but we recommend experimenting to find new materials and ways making this project your own!

[@mommyeloi]

Thank you for sharing ,I am going to do this for my son's 7th birthday.

Great!!! I loved your work, thanks.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

What a fabulous idea, I might just have a go!!!!! Thank you so much

[@NelosHalo]

thank you. the easiest video by far

[@Blick_Art]

Because masking tape is not water activated it will not work in the same way. You may want to experiment thoroughly before substituting the tape to make sure it works.

[@jazzalabrown7792]

your very creative i love your work!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosemarychee7341]

Thanks for sharing a great technique! Do you think a foil technique could be used instead of paint?

[@Blick_Art]

Rosemary Chee Hi Rosemary! Yes, you could use foil to cover the letter or shape, however, any tooling should be done prior to applying it to the form. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@michellelayardi4720]

What else that we can use instead of using packing tape??? Please answer this...

[@jokujokunen1637]

Thank you for sharing this! Cant wait to try myself

[@catherinemtaylor2010]

how can i make the letters smaller what would be the easier and cheepest way and is there other materials to use besides packing take

[@TheApplejuicelover12]

What if I use paper mâché after I apply masking tape? I have done many paper mâché sculPtures and I always use,asking tape before putting paper mâché on it. It sticks perfectly.

[@01minakata]

I like it to much!!!!! thank you for share your knowledge!!!!

[@LadyEnchanter]

Amazing I love the idea.... :) but lil help plz... what if I want to add light bulbs to light it up, how do I do that wid these letters? Plz suggest? :)

[@Blick_Art]

Hello! One suggestion would be to put a string of Christmas lights or led lights (that don't get hot) inside the framework of the letters. If you want to create letters with real bulbs, you will want to use something more sturdy such as plywood and use low wattage bulbs. If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542

[@ampjohnna]

what can be used instead of the packing tape?

[@TheApplejuicelover12]

Instead of the packing tape can e use masking tape?

[@Cinderella1195]

How could you make the letter C, were doing something like this for a school project and I can't get my letter "C" to stand. My teacher says make a flat base but its not working or the way they told me to do it isn't working anyone have any tips?

[@staystrongsarah]

this is amazing ! thank you !

[@JennierAvalos]

Thanks that was easy very easy

[@nats_desu]

..what is the white paste you spread on that letter?..

[@Blick_Art]

+Lexus Zyken On the letter “D”, she is applying www.dickblick.com/items/00711-1006/ to create the texture. We also list gesso on the lesson plan if you want to paint it the letter and need a white surface to work from. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@emilyg8906]

It looks much easier than sticking cardboard strips together. :)

[@magnaandrade27]

Como faço para pegar os moldes das letras grande ?

[@Blick_Art]

Magna Andrade Para las letras más grandes, puede cualquier mano libre de la letra en el aglomerado o utilizar un proyector para agrandar la letra de su elección. Será necesario que aumente el número de tazas que se utilizan para crear la profundidad. Más información sobre el plan de clase se puede encontrar aquí: @lessonplans/architectural-letters/architectural-letters-architectural-letters.pdf .

[@mirrorimagefullness]

Can i ask where you get your large letters at??

[@Blick_Art]

Jojo They are either drawn by hand onto chip board and cut out, copied from a computer print-out, or if you want them to be larger an opaque projector can be used to trace larger letters onto the chipboard. But all of them were made by hand, not purchased. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@MimiKitty101]

can you use toilet paper rolls instead of the cups?? plz reply :D!!

[@tornandfrail]

make a flat base and put something a little heavier in the base x

[@HotWireFoamFactory]

It's much easier to make them out of white beaded foam and cut them out with a hot wire scroll table or hot knife.

[@damnshellymarty9757]

Love it...

[@ProjectPaperie]

Thank you

[@pinkbutterfly4079]

very nice.

[@TheAngeloflove21]

can you use a cereal box or something ? D: please reply !

[@debterry1007]

Thats waaaay too much work for me... why not just buy the letter that way??

[@Sunnymom2009]

Letters are made of wood

[@melanborja8399]

Can i have the letter M Plss lol

[@angelasutton8594]

Paint

[@FJavierDLC]

Hmm, wet and messy.. haha, i'm kidding, but great video..