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Lettering Lanterns
Lesson Plan, Grades 5-12, Art, Speedball, Folia, Scotch, Beautiful Writing Now!
Description
Elegant Writers by Speedball appear translucent when drawn on the parchment-like Folia Transparent Rainbow paper (also called lantern paper). Shaped into a cylinder, and adding a small light source, a softly illuminated lamp is created with a cross-curricular quotation.
Objectives
- Students will research a prominent author, scientist, explorer, musician or historical figure in order to select a quote.
- Students will lay out an aesthetically pleasing layout and design.
- Students will learn the discipline of lettering.
- Students will create a 3-D functional work of art from their 2-D design.
Supplies Needed
Speedball Elegant Writer Calligraphy Markers, 6-Color Set 794961
Speedball Elegant Writer Calligraphy Markers, Set of 4, Black 409344
Folia Transparent Rainbow Paper 246651
Scotch Double-Sided Tape 090021
Things You May Also Need:
Short electric candles or tiny light bulb units, the type used to illuminate miniature ceramic villages.
Standards
CONTENT Standard #6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines.
CONTENT Standard #2: Understanding and applying media techniques and processes.
Instructions
*Please Note the Cautions Below.
1
Using practice paper, experiment with lettering alphabets always holding the marker at a 45-degree angle, as described on the back of the Elegant Writer packaging or resource material. For the more advanced student a pen and ink calligraphy set may be used for an opaque lettering effect.
2
Use a ½ sheet, 10 x 13 ½, of the Folia Transparent Paper
3
On a white sheet of paper of the same size, design a layout, considering that only one side of the cylinder is visible at a time, and experiment with color choices.
4
On another sheet draw guidelines
5
Place the Folia paper on top and use masking tape to secure the corners.
6
Carefully letter the quote.
7
Add border designs, overall patterns, or sketching.
8
Tape into a cylinder using double-sided tape.
9
Cut a tiny notch to accommodate the electric cord, if not using a battery powered candle.
10
The tiny light bulb unit will create a dimmer, more efficient light source. For added stability, mount in a small (2) bottle cap, securing it with tape. CAUTION: Do not use real candles. Do not leave unattended. Do not allow bulb to touch the lantern surface.
