Crafting Saturday – Soap Carving Tadeo Turtle
I have always had the desire to do carving. From the time of a youngster I loved to play with mud – yup, mud. I would form and shape animals. When we first came to Mesa, Arizona I joined a pottery class. There we learned to form objects. It was called slab building. I enjoyed it. But watercolour called me and I changed back to that artistic endeavour.
But I have never tried sculpting something.
Today I thought I would try making Tadeo from a piece of soap. I used Ivory Soap – it carves very easily.
I only used a spoon to do the basic sculpting.
In order to finish the details I used a paring knife. I would advise caution for small children. Using a pumpkin carver or a small butter knife would be better.
To finish the final details I used a toothpick. A toothbrush cleans out the debris.
Here are the directions:
1. Go slowly (soap can break).
A bar of soap
2. Draw a quick sketch of what you want your final object to look like.
3. Do the overall shape first. Then start to add the details.
Making the shape of the turtle
4. Add the details.
Add the details.
5. Round the edges with your fingers.
Tadeo is almost finished
6. The finished product ready to paint.
7. The Final Product
I would love to have children’s pictures of their treasured Tadeo designs.
Janis, I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this project so much that I featured it again in a unit study I created. Thanks!
Thanks for linking this to Look What We Did. I have featured you! I look forward to seeing what you accomplish in April.
I’ve never seen soap carvings painted before. I’m enjoying all of your creativity. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love that! Thanks for showing the steps. Following from Friendship Friday.
Oh this is a great activity. I hope you’ll consider sharing it at the link up Look What We Did, that I host on HammockTracks. -Savannah http://www.hammocktracks.com/buttons/
Hi Janis,
Congrats! Your project is one of our featured projects today from the Crafty Showcase. We love it and your book! Thanks for linking up.
Susie @Bowdabra
http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/03/22/feature-friday-bowdabra-top-crafty-showcase-picks-40/
Thanks so much Susie,
I am happy that you like my crafts and my book – please spread the word.
Many blessings,
Janis
Alyssa (Age 5) says, “I think that is a really, really great idea.” If we complete this project, then I will come back and let you know. We used to do soap sculpting when I taught in the classroom for unit studies. We just discussed sculptures and this look fun and easy. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Tracey,
Sorry you ended up in the spam box. But I found you. Thanks Alyssa – I hope you really enjoy making a Tadeo and I hope you send me a picture of your finished sculpture.
Blessings,
Janis
Pinned it! Thanks for sharing at Family Fun Friday!
Monica
http://happyandblessedhome.com
Monica,
Thank you for pinning.
Blessings,
Janis
Love this idea! I am going to do this with kids.
What kind of paint did you use?
terrific project. Happy PPF, Annette x
Annette,
Thanks so much. I hope some kids will try it and send me their results.
Blessings,
Janis
interesting project! Nice!
Thanks for dropping by Christine.
Blessings,
Janis
Very cute turtle!
Thanks Susan,
I was happy with the result.
Blessings,
Janis
So cool!
Thanks Janet,
You ended up in my spam. Guess you were too short. eh? That’s funny.
Blessings,
Janis