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   Students will view an activity on the internet that will show them the necessary steps to
   create an original string art design.
 
 

    Students will use basic lines drawn with a ruler to create geometric patterns created by
    intersecting lines. The lines that connect will form curves and shapes. After practicing, the
    best idea is selected. This is transfered to poster board or wood. Holes or nails are punched
    along the outline of the pattern. Colored yarn or thread is sewn through the holes using a needle
    or wound around nails. The color used will create the positive shapes of the design the
    background will be left empty for contrast.

    To motivate the students,  a presentation of  former student work will be displayed in the
    classroom.

    MATERIALS:
    paper, pencil, ruler, needle, colored thread,  yarn

   ASSESSMENT: Use of color, complexity of design, accuracy of joining intersecting points
                             .

                     ACTIVITY:  LOOK AT SAILBOAT PROJECT AND MAKE A LIST OF THE
                                                 DIRECTIONS. CREATE YOUR DESIGN  AND COMPLETE IT
                                                  USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.
 
 
 

 

http://www.childs.mccsc.edu/art98/art2p1.htm	6th Grade Art Gallery
http://www.easycreations.com/string_art.htm	String Art Pattern Books
http://www.activa-products.com/string.htm	String Art Kits