21 December 2011

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My Art Ed. Studio class spent a few days making birds. My little one is pictured above. We used willow branches for the structure (soaking branches beforehand in warm water for five minutes makes them easier to bend and shape), hemp rope to fasten and secure, and rice paper for coverage. Other materials that could be used are tissue paper, fabric scraps, and wire.

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It is day five of Christmas break, and so far, so wonderful. I have been sleeping in, jogging, cooking, and watching TV. The sun's shining now, so out I go!