Requirements Regard Convincing Voters Gallery
The Applehead Gang
Developing a "Gallery" of candidates (be they successful, just hopeful, from a specific election or a specific era), creates reason to learn more about some outstanding citizens. This unique technique for creating a "cast of characters" is sure to engage learners of all ages!
Here are directions for creating a gallery of your own. Let that creativity flow!
Creating Applehead Candidates
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Supplies
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Procedure
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Time Required
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| medium - large sized apples | peel apples; using table knife, create shallow slit for eyes, mouth and nose | one day |
| legumes (black beans and black eyed peas work well), rice grains | After allowing the apple to sit overnight, use gentle pressure to "shape" face. Gently push rice into underside of "upper lip", and beans into eye socket. | one day |
| sticks (popsicle, candy making, craft); empty bottle to hold applehead as it dries | Check placement and security of "eyes" and "teeth"; continue to shape facial contours. Insert stick into bottom of apple and "stand" apple in bottle to dry |
one day
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| Check apple daily and turn frequently to avoid spoilage; continue to "shape" features as apple dries. When apple feels dry and is no longer malleable, it is "done"! | two - three weeks (depending on humidity conditions) | |
| spray "finish" for decoupage projects | Choose a well ventilated spot to spray apple; return apple to bottle to thoroughly dry | one day (it can sit for days) |
| fabric scraps, felt, doll supply items, tacky glue, markers, fake fur or doll hair, needle and thread, straight pins | Dress and accessorize the"candidate" . Enjoy the results of your creative effort! | one - two days |
| display materials: styrofoam blocks, sand filled bottles, boxes ...whatever works! | Arrange your "candidate" for display! | one - two days |
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