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Illuminated Book Nook Workshop
PREP PROCESS PRODUCT Book nooks created by participants in a free workshop at the North Boulder Public Library.
Creating Translucent, Patterned Paper Lanterns with DIY Stamps and Oil
I learned a DIY stamp making technique from a printmaking workshop at at the Gonzales branch of the Denver Public Library ideaLABs — you can make a stamp by gluing cut pieces of foam (or other found materials like buttons, pipecleaners, etc.) onto a piece of cardboard. I wondered if you might be able to create an interesting paper lantern with that type of stamp, but using oil instead of ink. Painting oil or wax onto paper is a technique used in some types of lantern-making l
Creating Origami to Explore the Connections Between Craft, Biology, and Engineering
Explore folding patterns in nature through origami and paper folding. Check out the activity guide: Folding Instructions (Video): Photo Instructions:
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