Resource Library·Merit Badge

Sculpture

Elective merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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Explain safety precautions for sculptor's tools, equipment, and materials
2
(Do any 2 of the following)
2a
Model a life-size clay human head; then sculpt/carve/3D-model a small animal or person; explain method
2b
Make a plaster mold of a fruit or vegetable and cast a copy; explain method and tools
2c
Visit a museum, gallery, co-op, or studio; share learnings; discuss visual arts' importance
3
(Do any one of the following)
3a
Research a sculpture-related career (training, costs, prospects, duties); discuss findings
3b
Explore sculpture skills as a hobby (training, expenses, organizations); discuss goals