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How to Make a Shadow Lamp

You will need:

  • coloured scrap materials
  • paper plate or card
  • scissors
  • sellotape
  • yoghurt pot

Step 1: Draw a circle around the yoghurt pot in the middle of your card and cut out the circle.

Step 2: Cover the hole in sellotape.

Step 3: Cut out shapes and stick on and then cover with more sellotape.

Step 4: Make a hole in the base of the yoghurt pot and stick it over the circle.

Step 5: Find a dark area and shine a light through your lamp.

Enjoy all the beautiful shapes and colours!

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