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PROJECTS
Comic Balls
Designed By: Kathleen George
Typical Project Completion Time: 1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)
| MATERIALS NEEDED: |
STYROFOAM* Brand Foam:
Ball, 5" or 6"
Other Materials:
Comic section of newspaper or comic books
Scissors
Wooden skewer
Small disposable container
1" foam brush
Heavyweight glass quart jar
Gloss decoupage medium (optional)
Thick, white craft glue
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| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1. Using photo as a guide, cut comics into assorted small shapes such as rectangles and squares. Also cut out some individual characters and interesting word balloons, following their outlines. |
| 2. Insert a wooden skewer into foam ball to use as a handle while adhering images. Thin glue with water and then brush onto a small section of the ball. Place a comic cutout in the glue and press onto the ball, smoothing out any wrinkles or bubbles. Brush a small amount of glue over top of image, making sure all edges are secure. Continue to adhere cutouts to ball until completely covered, overlapping images in a pleasing manner. Add word balloons last so messages are easily readable. |
| 3. Stand skewer in a glass jar, allowing ball to dry thoroughly. |
| 4. If desired, apply a coat of decoupage medium over entire ball to produce a glossy finish. Let dry and then remove wooden skewer. |
Form No. 179-01697
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