OBJECTIVE: This project will develop student's ability to visualize a 3-Dimensional project, as it teaches additive and subtractive sculpture. In addition they will learn that Gargoyles are an "ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT" designed to drain water from gutters in Medieval times.

PROCEDURE:

1. Students will be shown pictures of Gargoyles and have a brief history lecture.
2. They will receive a piece of clay the size of a grapefruit.
3. They will be instructed to start with a base and to build the upper body first and then the head (sort of like a snowman).
4. They will then add/or subtract clay to add features such as eyes, legs, wings, ears, tail etc.
5. Sculptures must have their mouth's wide open.
6. Students will smooth gargoyles so that no cracks or lines are visible.
7. Set in water for 4-5 hours.
8. Gently wipe film off and let dry.
9. Paint with one coat of acrylic paint.
10. When dry apply two coats of texture stone finish.