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Ms. Fostel from Fort Worth, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Scultping

Help me give my students the chance to create sculpture. We don't have access to traditional clay, so I need to get creative. Saw this technique at the national art teacher convention, would love to let them try

  • $503 goal

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

My Project

Without the ability to teach my students traditional clay sculpture, this is the next best thing. The wire and foil will allow them to go as large with their pieces as they want. The type of clay-based paper mache I've requested will give them the same freedom of movement and texture as clay. When it hardens it is paintable. Once dry I will spray it with a clear coat if they wish for it to shine. These simple materials are the best way to allow my students access to the same types of lessons that they would get if they were at a school who have a traditional ceramic class. With these items' my students can truly tap into their creative side.

Ms. Fostel Idea Academy - Rise Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Worth, TX View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

141 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aluminum Foil Roll 1000ft L 18in W Heavy • Grainger $205.52 1 $205.52
Amaco Claycrete Instant Papier Mache - 20 lb • Blick Art Materials $122.81 1 $122.81
Richeson Armature Wire - 6 Gauge, 10 ft roll • Blick Art Materials $12.66 5 $63.30

Materials cost

$391.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.44

Total project goal

$502.94

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