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Description of a Diorama
Supplies for a Diorama
Selecting a Box for a Diorama
Painting a Diorama Background
Selecting Pictures for Diorama Background
Using Construction Paper for Diorama Background
Paper Bushes for a Diorama Background
Paper Ground Cover for a Diorama
Gluing Leaves to Bottom of Diorama
Covering the Outside of a Diorama
Lighting a Diorama
Gluing Leaves to Ceiling of Diorama
Adding Objects to Diorama Background
Adding Objects to Diorama Foreground
Adding Tension to Diorama Scene
Dioramas are a way of displaying an idea in a three-dimensional space. They are often used, encased in gla… More
A diorama contains 3D figures and a painted background. Learn about dioramas in this free crafts video.… More
Acrylic or tempera paints work well for a diorama background. Learn how to paint a diorama background in t… More
Cut a skylight in the top of the diorama to give it some additional light. Learn how to light a diorama in… More
Action adds tension to a diorama scene. Learn how to add tension to a diorama scene in this free crafts video.… More
Your first step in collecting supplies for a diorama is a good box. Shoe boxes work nicely. Learn how to g… More
You can reduce the cuts on your diorama covering by lining up the box with the edge of the paper. Learn ho… More
Think about the placement of the foreground objects in your diorama. Learn how to add objects to a diorama… More
If you use a shoe box, make sure that it is sturdy and will not fall apart. Learn how to select a box for … More
Dioramas are one of the most classic options for creating a viewer-friendly school project. Dioramas can b… More
Summary: Your first step in collecting supplies for a diorama is a good box. Shoe boxes work nicely. Learn how to gather supplies for a diorama in this free crafts video.
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"These are the supplies you're going to need to make your diorama. First you'll need a box. A shoe box works really well. Make sure it's nice and deep. You'll also need some glue, a hot glue gun, scissors, pen, pencil. You'll need some paint and some paint brushes. You'll need tape, an Exacto, a ruler, a cutting board, construction paper, pictures out of magazines or photos that you've taken, and you'll also need the bibs and bobs that go inside the diorama. Today we're going to be doing dinosaurs and animals. But if you're doing a scene with soldiers, you need to get little plastic soldiers or you can build your own soldiers. If you're doing a scene with houses, you'll need to make your own houses. But today we're going to be doing dinosaurs and animals. Also, we're going to be using, some plastic leaves. You can think about what's going to go into your diorama and those are the things that you're going to need to make a spectacular diorama."
eHow Article: Supplies for a Diorama
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