He used clay and plasticine to create small models, called maquettes, of his ideas for sculpture. These would often use found objects, such as bones, pebbles or flint, as a starting point.
Moore would also use plaster to create maquettes and larger models for his sculptures. In plaster he could carve into the surface to create shape and movement, he also used to take household objects including cheese graters into his studio to create surface texture in his work. You could find different objects and tools in your home to try (remember to ask first). What different lines and textures can you make? |
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