Skill Level
Beginner
Time to Make
1 hour
How to Make
- To make the base for the scene, measure and cut an 10cm wide strip from the width of an A4 polystyrene sheet. Cut a piece of starry paper to fit the polystyrene strip then stick it down using a glue stick (or double-sided tape) so the paper doesn’t crinkle. Or, paint the base if you prefer.
- For the background, stick a piece of starry paper over the bigger remaining piece of polystyrene. Draw a curve at one end with the white polystyrene side facing up; you could use a plate as a guide for the curve. Save the 2 corner off-cut pieces. Squeeze glue along the bottom edge then press the background onto the base, 2cm from the edge. Glue the 2 corners pieces at the back as supports. Use a box or packet with straight sides to hold the background upright as it dries.
- To make the mosque shape fold a piece of A5 white card in half. Outline half a mosque to fill the card. Cut out the card then open it out into a symmetrical template. Place the card template onto the reverse (white) side of some gold glitter card (or use a different colour), draw around it then cut out the glittery mosque. Fold the sides of the mosque back so it stands up.
- Outline the mosque doorways then cut them out. Stick coloured tissue paper on the reverse side to cover the door holes. For added strength, stick a thin strip of tissue paper or paper across the bottom of the doors on the reverse side.
- Cut out 2 matching minarets from glittery card. Decorate the mosque and minarets with strips of glitter card and gems. Glue the minarets onto the background then stand the mosque in front.
- Place 3 x LED tea lights behind the mosque so the light shines through the doors.
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