Meagan Chevrier

Objective: To choose an object close to your own height and create a duplicate of it using only cardboard.

Things to think about: How to make it sturdy, how to do correct measurements, how to create clean cuts.
Demonstration: To create a strong cylinder, use a compass to help you with the measurements needed. In order to make a curve in the cardboard, cut through the first layer in the direction of the correlations all the way down the entire strip of cardboard. Create supports inside to increase stability and strength. Be sure to cut all if the cardboard perpendicular to the table (not at an angle), and make several cuts rather than one deep one. Be careful and tedious with the hot glue so its not messy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspiration: I began to look up examples of cardboard sculptures and was surprised by the abundance of them available online. The website linked to the picture below shows some of the ones I was most impressed/motivated by.

 

 

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What I chose: I chose an old bench I found in my garage. The most challenging parts would be making the seat open up like the original, and the curved parts. I also gathered some materials (old boxes).

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Beginning Construction: I began my cardboard construction by measuring out all the pieces and cutting them out using a sharp exacto knife. I found it extremely challenging to get a clean cut!

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Progress: In the seat of the bench, I added three supports inside to strengthen the structure. I carried on similarly throughout the rest of the bench pieces.

 

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After all the pieces were cut out and ready to go, I carefully began gluing all the pieces together.

Challenges: It was challenging to get every piece to fit, even though they had all been measured and double checked. In the end though, I got it standing up and the lid was able to open…just like on the original.

 

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Final Product: In the end, I am pleased with the results of my cardboard construction! After working with this medium, I have learned to focus a lot on my measurements and to cut slowly and take my time. I doubt I will choose to work with cardboard again, though!

 

Peer Feedback: Critique

The comments I received on my critique sheet were all positive this time around! This can be a good or a bad thing. I am glad that people enjoyed my sculpture but on the other hand it would also have been helpful to see if I could do anything better.

Here are some of the comments I received:

“Love how clean and precise it looks” – S.G.

“Very clean and detailed. Very ambitious too, but a job well done! Does it open?” – N/A

“Very nice piece, cleanly made and not much glue showing” – A.D.

“Looks so realistic! Very smooth line work” – A.R.

“Looks like you could actually sit on it! And I love that you can lift up the flap like the original” – A.F

“Love that it opens! Brings it to a whole new level! Very clean and realistic” – K.P.