May 11th, 2021

Yesterday we tried a new technique with a twist. In order to finish our treehouse, we paper machéd our cardboard structure, but this time we used fabric instead of newspaper! The exploration gave us a chance to practice our paper machéing technique, while adding color and dimension to our design. Our structure was so big, that the fabric maché took the better half of yesterday and today!

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A Conversation about our Treehouse

Lochie: And how we made the shape is with um wood. 
Elena: Was it wood?
Lochie: um, actually cardboard. 
Marley: Then we paper machéd over it!
CC: We used newspaper, mixed up and dipped in glue
Elle: No, it was flour!

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CC: When mixing it’s coming out liquidy. Do we do the same thing like how we did the newspaper? I remember how to do the newspaper. 
Jack: I’m going to start adding the fabric 
CC: When I slapped it on I made a square and I didn’t even notice I’m making a square!
Jack: I didn’t know it was going to be this gooey!
Lochie: Where did the blue go? It’s lost in the glue! 
Violet: I’m choosing this one. 
Lochie: I’m choosing a snake!
CC: Can you tell there’s something in here? I’m going to make a window!
Lochie: It’s just like paper maché, I’m making a swimming pool. 
CC: This is the water of the swimming pool. I’m making a secret hideout.

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Big thanks to Laura Rodgriguez for joining us as our in person mystery reader today!

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