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FILE NAME Kent KNT DATE 1959 Feb DOC KNT157 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION School Arts Buyers Guide - Making Asbestos Murals Js 10 1959 BUYERS GUIDE SLaV J. N. DEFENDANT'S EXHIBIT BayonePENGAD NO L1081 Selecting Materials for the Art Program FEBRUARY 1959 SEVENTY CENTS Making asbestos murals Maps a . FNDARY Leslie Peacock 1950 Fibrous asbestos wheat paste and casein glue make an excellent modeling material which can be used for both two- and dimensional art activities The material offers many possibilities for experimenting Asbestos a fascinating material is becoming a popular medium of expression for students This activity requires few materials and little equipment paste backboards celotex or Fibrous asbestos wheat plywood casein glue knives objects for creating texture and powdered tempera are all that is needed The asbestos is mixed by pouring dry asbestos into a large pan and mixing wheat paste in a separate container Add wheat paste and a small amount of water to asbestos Then mix with spoon or squeeze with hands When ready for use mixture should form a sticky mass almost the consistency of modeling clay Cut sections of backboard into pieces of equal size Size will often be determined by the number of people to work on each section Draw a pencil outline on backboard and a _ _ * 3 . bas The asbestos mixture was used effectively to model the panel illustrated above The relief created by modeling the material offers many possibilities for experimentation A mixture of this type could offer children at various ages diversified sculptural experiences Paint is easily applied After adding a small amount of water to the fibrous asbestos and wheat paste the mixture can be mixed and kneaded by hand PHOTOS BY THE AUTHOR apply casein glue to small areas at a time Press asbestos mixture onto glued areas and shape with fingers Smooth with fingers or a damp sponge Press with sticks or other small objects to develop interesting textures Background may be left vacant and painted in later When picture is filled in it can be painted before or after drying This activity may easily be correlated with other subjects Some favorite topics are maps puppet heads history of transportation history of man prehistoric animals nature astronomy other cultures etc. Sectional murals may be made separately and joined together when completed This wonderful medium of art will stimulate much enthusiasm and may be carried out with a minimum of confusion It is a directive experience requiring only simple planning and preparation The results will be most satisfying for creative expression Asbestos is an excellent modeling material The wheat paste acts as a binder Before beginning a planned activity with this material some time should be allowed for experi- mentation and exploration Using cardboard for backboards asbestos can be shaped applied without glue removed and reshaped if desired This gives a feeling and heips to develop an understanding for what the material can do Try it with your children They will like it A study of the Roman Empire produced the relief map shown Leslie Peacock teaches sixth grade in Jacksonville Florida Casein glue is applied to small area at time The asbestos is then pressed onto the glued areas and shaped with fingers