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Papier Mâché - Bugs
The children use papier mâché to create giant bugs. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 5 to 6 sessions. KEY IDEAS Working with papier mâché Building three-dimensional forms Painting on a three-dimensional surface LANGUAGE papier mâché, three-dimensional, overlapping, free-standing YOU WILL NEED Newspapers Non-toxic wheat paste (I use PlayBox Wheat Paste.) Masking tape Liquid tempera paints Paint brushes Water containers for rinsing brushes Sponges for drying brushes 20-gauge steel wire Thin coated wire…
