Vida Busy Bee Multi-purpose Forearm

I) What am I thinking about and why?
I want to make a double of one of my forearms because they are always taken for granted. Without my forearms, I cannot perform activities such as jewelry making, painting, drawing, cooking, or carrying heavy loads during school days. Although my forearms are not humongous in size, they are extremely useful and are important parts of my body.

The forearm is the portion of my arm between the elbow and the wrist. The forearm is supported by two long bones: the radius and the ulna. Together they form the radioulnar joint. Other important elements are: the arteries, the nerves, the ligaments, the tendons, and the muscles.

About eight years ago, at my job I had to type consistently for seven hours on the computer. In addition, I love making jewelry, and was doing three hours of wire-wrapping every night. I suffered from tendonitis as a result of these repeated motions, and improper use of my left forearm. This injury happens when the forum tendon or muscle is torn. The tear creates swelling and pressure on the tendon, which leads to inflammation and tendonitis.

After six years of serious and painful medical and physical treatments, my forearm finally recovered. I just recently resumed normal activities such as drawing, painting, and jewelry making. I am very thankful to my forearm for its endurance and perseverance, and I promised myself that I will do my daily arm exercise, so my forearm will not get injured again. That is the reason why I want to make a piece based on my left forearm.

II) What materials will be used?
1) 20 gage metal wire.
2) Cardboard.
3) Plaster wrap.
4) Sponge.
5) Fabrics.
6) Duct tapes.
7) Hot glue gun.
8) Regular pliers and long nose pliers.
9) Wire cutter.
10) Marbles.
11) Acrylic paint and Gesso.
12) Paint brushes.
13) Sissors.
14) Sand papers.

III) Where to purchase these materials?
Michael's, Home Depot, Blick Arts Store.

IV) How do I make it?
These are the basic steps:
1) Use metal wire and cardboard to build a skeleton.
2) Cover the armature with sponge and fabrics to get the correct shape of a forearm.
3) Stuff the inside with marbles to attain the appropriate weight of a forearm.
4) Seal the two end securely with duct tape and hot glue gun.
5) Cover the entire piece with plaster wrap.
6) Gesso and sand the surface to create a smooth painting surface.
7) Paint the piece to resemble my own forearm.

IV) What are the functions of this piece?
1) A massager.
2) A baton.
3) A musical instrument.

V) How is it displayed?
It will be displayed in an ice chest with blue ice around it.