Sculpture

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The Sculpture requirements were revised effective January 1, 2008.
Sculpture requires prior counselor approval for requirement #2c.


Sculpture Merit Badge
Field of study: Arts and Crafts
Status: Elective BSA Advancement ID: 101
Created: 1911 Requirements Revision: 2008
Discontinued: N/A Pamphlet Revision: 2008

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Sculpture Requirements

  1. Explain to your counselor the precautions that must be followed for the safe use and operation of a sculptor's tools, equipment, and other materials.
  2. Do TWO of the following:
    a. Model in clay a life-sized human head. Then sculpt in modeling clay (such as Plastine or Sculpey) or carve/rasp in wood or soft stone a small-scale model of an animal or person. Explain to your counselor the method and tools you used to sculpt the figure.
    b. Make a plaster mold of a fruit or vegetable. In this mold make a copy of the fruit or vegetable. Explain to your counselor the method and tools you used to make the copy.
    c. With your parent's permission and your counselor's approval, visit a museum, art exhibit, art gallery, artists' co-op, or artist's studio. After your visit, share with your counselor what you have learned. Discuss the importance of visual arts and how it strengthens social tolerance and helps stimulate cultural, intellectual, and personal development.
  3. Find out about career opportunities in sculpture. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2008 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33215)
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  1. Per the BSA: You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Merit badge pamplets are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org.
  2. The Sculpture Merit Badge requirements were updated in 2008.


Requirement resources

  • 2a. Enough clay for a life-sized head is very expensive. Instead, we had them sculpt at a local clay shop, took photos of their heads, and did not need to purchase the clay (only the studio time).


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