Not only did our 1/2 students create amazing drawings of bugs this term (see previous post here) but they also modelled some fantastic insects/spiders out of newspaper, wire and modroc. Modroc is a plaster impregnated bandage and when dipped into water the plaster is activated and it becomes a soft and flexible material to model with. If you have ever had a broken limb needing plaster, then chances are you have been wrapped in modroc!
Students created the armature for their bugs using scrunched up newspaper and masking tape, strengthening it with wire. Wings were formed out of wire, as were legs, which were then covered in plastic straws.
Then the fun and messy part began with cutting modroc strips, dipping them in water and smoothing them out onto the armature.
Once dry, students were able to paint and decorate their models. What a talented bunch of students they are! They look brilliant!











