How to Make a Cave Diorama
- 1). Place an open shoebox (with no lid) on its side lengthwise (horizontally). Sketch a cave background on the interior of the shoebox, using a pencil. Include rock formations and cave dwelling animals such as bats on the back and water features on the bottom (floor).
- 2). Paint the interior of the box, using the tempera paints and a fine-bristled paintbrush. Distinguish specific rock formations and geologic features by mixing paint colors such a brown, yellow and white to form a variety of shades and hues.
- 3). Draw at least five stalagmites and stalactites onto the brown and tan construction paper, using a pencil.
- 4). Cut out the stalagmites and stalactites using scissors. Bend back the top to create a flap that can then be glued onto the top or the bottom of the shoebox.
- 5). Mold the modeling clay into different sized spheres to form rocks and boulders. Glue these to the bottom (floor) of the shoebox.
- 6). Drip glue down the construction paper stalactites and stalagmites. Sprinkle glitter over the glue to create a sparkling water effect.
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