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SKILL SCHOOL
PROJECT
TWO

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 Allow the globe to dry out slowly, supported on the
foam block.
Cut simple, small grooves into the globe to coordinate
with all other parts made. Work from the top to the
bottom circle line, using a tiny loop tool.

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Make a series of smaller spacers in exactly the same
way.
The type of ball used in children’s playball
TIPcentres makes great small moulds and can
be bought from budget home and toy outlets at very
little cost

Be aware that there is less space to make complicated
surface patterns on smaller globes, so once you’ve
made the holes for the supporting rods, score a line
around the opening on each side as you did for the
larger spacer, but using something smaller to score
around.
Finish by working over the scored line to impress it a
little deeper into the clay and neaten it up.

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