Maquette

Alternative Activity for

Grade 10 Quarter II
 What is a Maquette?
a sculptor's small preliminary
model or sketch

a small model or study in

three dimensions for a
sculptural or architectural
project.

a small wax or clay model

made by a sculptor in
preparation for larger work.
Sample Maquette of CS Moore for the
Magdalena Statue
 Maquette in the Real World
• Maquette can serve as
a base figure for
Animation CGI
(Computer Generated
Imagery)
• Sculptors can sell the
idea to a potential
client before doing the
actual work
• Maquette can also
serve as an inspiration
for animators when
drawing consistently
their subject like in
Disney.
 Materials
• Wire gauge # 16
• Wire gauge # 14
• Long Nose
• Modeling clay
 Instruction: Armature
I. Using the Wire Map align the #16 gauge wire. Tip: Its best to have
at least 2 to 3 inches allowance.
II. Bend the wire at the middle. Hold using a long nose or pliers an
inch or less at the middle and twist the lower portion until you
reach the hip
III. Bend the wire to follow the alignment of the hips and leg of the
wire map. Optional to bend the tip of the leg to create the feet or
create a loop to serve as a stand for the maquette
IV. Cut another # 16 gauge wire to create the shoulder and arms of
your maquette. Follow the Wire Map and twist the end to create
the hands.
V. Using the # 14 wire tie and twist to connect shoulders and body.
Use also the # 14 wire to loop around the entire maquette body.
 Instruction:
Filling in the Clay
• For Arm and Legs: Create log-
like shape and push in the
armature
• For Chest and Hip: Create a
squarish box and push in the
armature.
• For the Head: Create an egg
shape and push on the head
area.
• For Hands: Create small
circular clay and flatten at the
hand area of the armature.

Sculpt the maquette to desired

form.