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Requirements
Regard
Convincing Voters
Gallery
The Applehead Gang
Developing a "Gallery" of candidates (be
they successful, just hopeful, from a specific election or a specific
era), creates reason to learn more about some outstanding citizens. This
unique technique for creating a "cast of characters" is sure
to engage learners of all ages!
Here are directions for creating a gallery of your own.
Let that creativity flow!
Creating Applehead Candidates
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Supplies
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Procedure
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Time Required
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| medium - large sized apples |
peel apples; using table knife,
create shallow slit for eyes, mouth and nose |
one day |
| legumes (black beans and black
eyed peas work well), rice grains |
After allowing the apple
to sit overnight, use gentle pressure to "shape" face.
Gently push rice into underside of "upper lip", and
beans into eye socket. |
one day |
| sticks (popsicle, candy making,
craft); empty bottle to hold applehead as it dries |
Check placement
and security of "eyes" and "teeth"; continue to
shape facial contours. Insert stick into bottom of apple and "stand"
apple in bottle to dry |
one day
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Check apple daily and turn
frequently to avoid spoilage; continue to "shape" features
as apple dries. When apple feels dry and is no longer malleable, it
is "done"! |
two - three weeks (depending
on humidity conditions) |
| spray "finish" for
decoupage projects |
Choose a well ventilated spot
to spray apple; return apple to bottle to thoroughly dry |
one day (it can
sit for days) |
| fabric scraps, felt, doll
supply items, tacky glue, markers, fake fur or doll hair, needle and
thread, straight pins |
Dress and accessorize
the"candidate" . Enjoy the results of your creative effort! |
one - two days |
| display materials: styrofoam
blocks, sand filled bottles, boxes ...whatever works! |
Arrange your
"candidate" for display! |
one - two days |
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