Create a high-engagement 3D sculpture project your middle school students will love. In this celebration-themed “Is It Cake?” art lesson, students build a realistic cake slice sculpture inspired by Peter Anton using cardboard armatures, textured materials, acrylic paint, air-dry clay, and piped frosting details. Includes large and small cake templates, a step-by-step Google Slideshow, teacher-tested recipes, and a complete day-by-day lesson plan. Perfect for middle school art, mixed media, and s