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Paper Molas With Peggy Flores

22 minutes 47 seconds

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Closeup of a paper cutout of a turtle with small rectangle cutouts surrounding it. Template is layered on top of a second layer of violet paper. Caption. So the paper won't move while you cut the second layer.

A mola is a cultural art form from Central America. Artist/teacher Peggy Flores demonstrates two techniques for creating molas with colored paper. Lists materials needed. Gives step-by-step instructions on drawing the subject, cutting the layers of paper, and then gluing layers together. Explains how to use an Exacto knife to cut the paper, with an emphasis on safety.

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