Wood comes in lots of different shapes, sizes and textures. Now that the weather sees us getting outdoors more with the children, make a collection of twigs and bits of bark, add some off-cuts and other scrap wood and use the pieces to construct an interesting sculpture.
You will need
Off-cuts from wooden planks, beams, dowelling and board (available from DIY stores; use sandpaper to smooth any rough surfaces); twigs and bark collected from a country walk and driftwood from a trip to the beach (check for any sharp points); lolly sticks, spent matchsticks and cocktail sticks (for older children only and carefully supervised); pine cones; sawdust (available from pet shops); stiff card or wooden board; PVA glue; Plasticene; ready mixed or acrylic paint; paintbrushes; wood or craft varnish.
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