How to Make a Model of King Tut

King Tutankhamun was only 9 years old when he became Egypt's pharaoh.

Ancient Egypt's king Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was king of Egypt from1332 B.C. until his death in1322 B.C. His reign has come to represent the high mark of ancient civilization. Tut is perhaps the most famous of Egypt's pharaohs. Creating Egyptian-themed crafts can open the door to historical exploration and ancient cultural to life. With the use of modeling clay and other basic craft supplies, you can make a King Tut model worthy of the boy king's praise.

Things You'll Need

• Modeling clay
• Sculpting knife
• Bandage strips
• Craft paint
• High-resolution image of King Tut

Instructions

1. Take the modeling clay and mold the clay into a basic shape of the pharaoh in his tomb. The basic scale for human-to-model is 2 inches for every foot in height. The King Tut tomb stands approximately 6 feet tall, so the model should be 12-inches in length.

2. Smooth out the clay using the image as a reference. Add more clay pieces to resemble the head and ornamental details. Model the clay around the statue to resemble the king's burial headdress. Allow the model to dry for several hours.

3. Paint the model using the image as a guide. Add details using the sculpting knife, then add sandals and hand ornaments.

4. Add the bandage strips to the model to resemble the actual burial robes. Paint the robe the same color as the image. Allow the paint to dry for at least four hours.

References

• Incredibleart.org: Lesson Ideas: Ceramics - Middle School & Elementary
• A Book in Time: Ancient Egypt Crafts & Projects

Resources

• Materialise.com: Materialise Builds a Replica of King Tut!