Think of all the materials there are in the world. You could use almost anything to make your object more exciting. Make a list of all the materials you can think of. We’ll start you off: match sticks, paper, leather, grass, wood, foil, elastic bands, fur, raffia, sequins…

Using different materials will alter the way your sculpture LOOKS and FEELS. If you cover your sculpture in pink feathers you will have a very different sculpture from one covered in sharp nails. If you want to make your object stand taller – using strong sticks will be more effective than using paper strips!
Write down, draw, or stick samples of the materials you would like to use here:

Think of interesting and inventive ways of fastening materials onto your object. Using glue and tape might be too obvious.
Write a list of words that describe ways of fastening. We’ll start you off: binding, weaving, knotting…

Make a log book... when each pupil in your class has made a sculpture and filled in this worksheet - bind them all together to create a log book - a record of your sculpture chain. Or display them on a wall.

Create an exhibition on the web... take digital photos of your sculptures...before and after the transformation, and create a gallery on your schools web site.

Start a sculpture chain in the whole school... every pupil in every class could find an object to pass on to another pupil to transform into sculpture.