Sculpture

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Sculpture requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #2c.

The Sculpture requirements were revised effective January 1, 2008.

Sculpture merit badge
	Status:	Elective
	Created:	1911
	Discontinued:	no
	BSA Advancement ID:	101
	Requirements revision:	2008
	Latest pamphlet revision:	2008

The Sculpture merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.

Sculpture merit badge requirements

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. 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. 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, 2012 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765) The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

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1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
3. The Sculpture Merit Badge requirements were updated in 2008.

Requirement resources

• 1: Safety Procedures for Sculpture University of Virginia's studio rules.
• 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).
• 2b: It's So Easy to Cast Plaster! How to make a plaster cast of almost anything.
• 3: Careers for Sculptors From Sculpture.org.

Related awards

Art-related awards

• Boy Scout Merit Badges: Architecture - Art - Basketry - Bugling - Cinematography - Cooking - Graphic Arts - Indian Lore - Leatherwork - Metalwork - Model Design and Building - Music - Photography - Pottery - Sculpture - Theater- Wood Carving - Woodwork
• Venturing: Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award - Outdoor Living History (Ranger Award elective)
• Webelos Activity Badges: Artist - Craftsman - Showman
• Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Art - Music

See also

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