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Making an Effective Diorama

Diorama

A 3-D art work using paper sculpture and found or recycled items to create a scene or environment in a box.

Tips

1. Use a shoe box or similar size box and either paint the interior or cover it with construction paper.
2. Use glue to hold items down or hot glue if working with older students.
3. To make items stand up, put a support stick at a diagonal behind them, or if its paper, fold the bottom.
4. Objects may be hung from the top in order to have flying items. Simply use fishing wire.

Refer to Art Elements and Principles of Design