MY FINISHED MERMAID

I have now finished my mermaid and I am very pleased with the results. It took quite along time but I am glad that I got the result I had been hoping for.

What did I find challenging?
I found that getting my ideas straight in my head was quite tricky because I had to think about the different processess I would have to go through to complete my project.

What and how did you make your project?

• I started off with a card board template of her tail and then used the glue gun to stick each individual CD on to the template, over lapping each one. I used CDs because I really like the reflection they make and how they shine in the sun light.
• I then cut out a  cardboard template of the mermaids torso, excluding the head. Next I paper mached scraps of newspaper all over the torso and left it to dry. Next I got the shells I had previously collected and  glued them onto her in a bikini top shape.
• Then I started making the head. I cut out a cardboard template and then paper mached it and let it dry. After that, I stuck her head to her torso. Then I cut up strips of old jumpers and curled them, and then stuck them with the glue gun around her face like hair. Then I stuck some left over shells and buttons to her hair and stuck on the facial features. I used a zip for her lips and curtain hangers and sequins for her eyes.
• My mermaid Is now finished!!

   

 I thoroughly enjoyed this project and loved making it.