So- I had the kindergarten students use permanent markers to draw designs on their cup. I asked them to choose either warm or cool colors, and we had a lengthy discussion on the meaning of PERMANENT. After their cups were complete, we melted them in a toaster oven (near a vented window). It gave the effect of Chihuly's Machias. They were then hung to the plastic sheeting over our light fixtures in the hallway.
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This is fun Julie...love them on the lights!
This is a wonderful project, so original. Thanks for sharing.
This is very cool. I know the kindergartners love it.
I'd like more info about melting the cups.
Artsy Teacher- it's really easy. I had 9 oz clear cups left over from my art reception this summer. We used permanent markers to draw all over the cups. I then melted them 2 at a time in an Oven Style toaster- about 300, don't get hotter than that, and in about 1 minute, they will melt. I let the kids watch, and tell me when they looked "melty" enough. Hot glued to the plastic over our neon lighting in the hallway.
Mrs. Fritz
Thank you so much. I will try this with my kindergarten students.
Ginny
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Those are beautiful! I'm going to have to do that one. jan
One thing-if you do this in the classroom as I did, make sure you have the toaster in a well vented area. I set mine up near the open window. It doesn't get too smelly, but better safe than sorry when it comes to fumes.
This is such a cool installation idea. Have you taken them down? Did it harm the light panels? I am worried what our building manager might say.
I was in the unique position to do this project the year before our school underwent a massive re-construction. SO, I had free reign. However, the Janitors really had no complaint. They were lightweight, they were on with hot glue, which can be popped off if needed. Another art teacher used a piece of clear plastic wired right under the light- so, you could do that. Unfortunately, I did have to take it down for construction, but am plotting a new way to do one. They changed the fixtures in our new space, so we don't have that flat plastic covering anymore. Hope that helps.
I am overwhelmed! Our 5th graders just went to the symphony today and as there is a large Chihuly piece in the foyer, I gave a quick art lesson on him and his work. The kids loved the piece, but I never thought we could do something so powerful in "his" style. Thanks!
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