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Plasticene Art

The best part of this idea is that it is easy to transport the art home when it is all done.  Just close the CD case and the art is protected for the trip home!

Materials:

bulletEmpty CD case  
bulletA variety of colors of plasticene
bulletOPTIONAL:  shaping tools like toothpicks stir sticks or popsicle sticks

Instructions:

bulletYou may want to sketch a plan on paper before you begin.
  
bulletTake the cover off the CD case (so it stays clean)  
 
bulletBegin with a thin layer of plasticene for a base.
 
bulletUse a variety of colors for to complete the rest of your picture
 
bulletBe careful not to make the plasticene too thick or the CD cover will not close when you are done
 
bulletWhen you are done, attach the cover again and close the case up

 

* Alternatively, you could use the inside of the lid from a plastic container like a margarine lid.