{"id":2698,"date":"2020-08-07T14:50:27","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T18:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planetwordmuseum.org\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2023-04-05T12:05:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T16:05:35","slug":"make-a-diorama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetwordmuseum.org\/make-a-diorama\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Diorama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dioramas are a fun, hands-on way for kids to bring their favorite stories to life. In Planet Word\u2019s magical library, nine artist-made dioramas are hidden among the bookshelves, waiting for you to discover them and their miniature worlds. Try making a diorama based on a book you love or follow along as we make one based on a book that\u2019s in the museum, One<\/em>\u00a0Crazy Summer<\/em>. Finally, hear from a professional artist about her diorama-making techniques.<\/p>\n

STEP 1: PICK A QUOTE<\/h3>\n

First, select a book, scene, or specific line to bring to life. Read your selection a few times and notice the details you can use in your diorama.<\/p>\n

Here, we chose Cecile\u2019s house from One Crazy Summer<\/em> by Rita Williams-Garcia.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cCecile…pointed us to the living room, where she had laid out a waxy tablecloth on the floor. We spread out around the cloth. Cecile took over everything, dumping shrimp lo mein and an egg roll on each plate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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STEP 2: GATHER MATERIALS<\/h3>\n\"IMG_4751.jpg\"\n

Diorama artist Susan Leopold suggests using what you have around the house in creative ways. For example, a toothpaste cap makes a perfect lampshade! Look around your house and see what you can use to create your scene. Here\u2019s what we used:<\/p>\n

The essentials:<\/h4>\n