TotemStick

Totemstick

From the middle of the totem-stick

Top detail

Bottom detail

I used 3 boxes and paper mache to make the

long thin stick. I primed it with primer and then colored it with

acrylic paint. I used a dry brush to layer the colers on

lightly and create variation.

The raised figure and triangles and rectangles

are cut from styrofoam trays that

meats and poultry come packaged in

at the grocery store.

I used primer on them after they were washed and

dried and let the primer dry completely.

I used a sharp (key word being sharp...a dull x-acto

will tear the edges of the styrofoam) x-acto knife

and cut the figure shape and the other simple shapes.

I painted the shapes with different colors before

 I applied them to the

stick.

I used white glue to attach

 and after they were dry I went over the

top surfaces with more dry brush colors to add

visual texture.

I also added some hot-melt glue circles 

around the dancing figure for more interest. 

Next, I'm working on recycled pizza box squares .....