Monday, January 12, 2026

Designing Toys Part 3 and 4 (in progress)

Part 3: 

Adding bulk/clay to create form and dimension





*Remember, texture can be added in the clay so you can 

FEEL it, or painted on later so you can SEE it:





Part 4: Stylistic Approaches:

Cute/childlike + Creepy + Realistic + Metaphorical/Poetic + Silly












Thursday, January 8, 2026

Day 1 and 2: Getting our structure

 Process:







Friday: Finish structure, begin adding clay for dimension
Monday: Final day for clay, begin paint/decoration   *all Graphic Novels should be turned in for grades
Tuesday: Everyone is painting their toy
Weds: final details 
Thursday: Varnish - prep for culminating event, written reflection with questions


Structural Inspo for each style of movement:

Vehicle / Car / Wheels




Rotation around center / Ferris Wheel / Carousel:





Hinges / Joints





Mobile / Suspension: