Help - Egyptian Mummy Coffin

Counting_Pennies_2

Hello you lovely lot.

I am in need of inspiration.

My half term homework (son's but mine too!) is to make a Mummy's coffin.

Is there any form of food packaging out there that is shaped like a coffin to help me out.

It needs to hold a Mummy inside (I was thinking of a Sindy Doll covered in bandages although other ideas are gratefully received)

If there isn't a food packaging available, any ideas how to make it?

Thanks

Grimbal

cheat?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370616316704?hlp=false

j.e.j.

Just did a quick google and it looks like the mummies sarcophagus fits around the mummie inside it:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mummies+sarcophagus&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_caHUMzmMuKp0QXe0oCABA&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1067&bih=628

So maybe the first thing would be to make the mummie, and then either try and bend a bit of cardboard or something around it, or just go for a cylindrical shape and decorate the top?

Grimbal

j.e.j. wrote: »

Just did a quick google and it looks like the mummies sarcophagus fits around the mummie inside it:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mummies+sarcophagus&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_caHUMzmMuKp0QXe0oCABA&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1067&bih=628

So maybe the first thing would be to make the mummie, and then either try and bend a bit of cardboard or something around it, or just go for a cylindrical shape and decorate the top?

papier mache ?
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/mummy_case_for_fashion_doll.htm

and for extra credit, a sugarlump pyramid
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sugar_lump_pyramid.htm

aileth

Wow must learn to read better, I thought you were asking on help because you were building your mother's coffin and it was to be egyptian style!!!

alanalea

I'd do papier mache over one of the long balloons you can get. You could use a hairband over one end to make the head/shoulder area shape.

Grimbal

alanalea wrote: »

I'd do papier mache over one of the long balloons you can get. You could use a hairband over one end to make the head/shoulder area shape.

that's genius !

jen007

Get an old barbie/cheap one out a poundshop. Paper Mache around it, maybe cover in cotton wool first/something to allow room for the Mummy.

Cut it off with a stanley (you of course would do this bit). Get some gold paint and decorate as such. Then place old barbie wrapped in cloth/muslim cloth. Teabag stain it for an old effect

Bamama

http://0.tqn.com/d/rubberstamping/1/0/j/A/-/-/coffin_base.jpg
Make a slightly larger one of the top.

Plasticine could make a good mummy? Wrap him in a little bandage for effect.

Or papier mache as other people have said. Could use plain white kitchen roll though, he'll be solid then just scrunch and plenty of PVA.

maman

This

http://education.cambridge.org/media/200326/ilw_teachernotes.pdf

gives instructions on Page 11 for making a really fancy sarcophagus from a Prinles or breadstick box. It'll be time consuming but fun if you have the time!

If you just want a plain (ish) wooden coffin then I'd recommend balsa wood and make a mummy from plasticeine and bandages.

Running_On_Empty

Why is this your homework and not your son's?

Will you be informing his teacher of the help you received in the completion of the task on his behalf?