WHAT ARE DIORAMAS AND MODELS Dioramas are three dimensional 3 D scenes The scenes fit inside a frame and are made with many different kinds of materials They are used to tell a story or capture a moment in time Model train enthusiasts use dioramas to create authentic countryside scenery to make their train layout look realistic Students often use dioramas to show historical events or for science fair projects Models are representations of real things You can build and use a 3 D model to show something on its own or you can add models to a diorama to create a scene For example adding models of airplanes to a diorama of an airport will help you create a realistic scene Teachers and students often use dioramas and models They make great science fair
MINIATURES OR ENLARGEMENTS Did You Know Some dioramas are much bigger or smaller The Washington Post has than real life If you create a diorama to held a diorama contest since show a historical event it will be a miniature 2007 Every year more than 700 people submit a diorama representation of the scene Scientists use made of marshmallow enlarged models to study human cells in PEEPS® candy They also use detail Museums use life sized dioramas to fabric paint cardboard and other materials to create their show scenes animals and people in different incredible scenes places times and habitats How To USE THIs Book The projects in this book are meant to inspire you to create your own models and dioramas You can follow the steps provided or use your imagination to add your own new ideas to the project How ARE MODELS USED Artists use painting and carvings to create miniature scenes Scientists use models to learn about things that are too big too small or too complex to study in real life Doctors show patients 3D models of parts of the body Why so patients understand their condition Architects also use models to show how their designs will look once they are
SOURCES AND MATERIALS You probably have many of the basic supplies for building models and dioramas such as cardboard paint crayons scraps of fabric clay buttons beads glue string and scissors At a craft store or dollar store you can purchase other materials such as plastic animals and figures moss and other types of greenery RECYCLABLES You can make many of the models and dioramas in this book with materials found around the house Instead of throwing out or recycling objects save them to use in your projects You can use newspapers egg cartons cardboard boxes mailing tubes cereal and tissue boxes tin cans empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls and more Just use your imagination Empty paper towel rolls Store bought or hand picked nature elements Recycled containers Boxes with or without lids ES SES Old newspapers and magazines
MATERIALS NEEDED Most dioramas start with a box which becomes the base and background for your project Clean pizza boxes are great for creating dioramas with backgrounds or you can turn a shoe box on its side After you have your base use your imagination to create a colorful diorama If you follow the steps for the projects you will need these materials RANFOREST DIORAMA ALICE IN WONDERLAND DIORAMA PACE 24 PAGE 22 box twigs glue moss tissue paper figurines clay or plastic paint vvines stones V colored sand flowers and other greenery Abox paper card stock colored pencils or markers scissors Vglue or double sided tape paint vold magazines or photos of background images and characters old playing cards YOUR FAVORITE DOG PARK MODEL PAGE 26 YOUR DREAM HOUSE MODEL PAGE 28 materials for paper mache see page 12 A cardboard pebbles paint stir sticks glue plastic netting from food containers or produce bags plastic wrap tissue paper plastic or clay dogs materials for paper mache see page 12 card stock waxed paper or plastic wrap tissue paper paint To make colored salt colored salt cardboard Fill a recycled plastic container with salt add glue pasta food coloring and stir until all the salt is dyed twigs Keep adding the food and moss coloring until you have A wild rice the desired color
