Presépio is Portuguese for "Nativity Scene". Follow along as we build this year's version of a long family tradition. Mai e Pai (Mom & Dad, in Portuguese) started this tradition with just a few figurines bought in a Paris airport, to hundreds of pieces lovingly collected or hand-crafted over the decades and across two continents.

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11 December, 2009

Earthworks 6 December




Now this is the REALLY fun part!  First, make some glue.  How does one make glue??

Easy!!  Take a saucepan, add 1 part flour, one part water, stir over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Add a little white vinegar, grab a paintbrush, and you're off!

Now you just brush it on the paper, paying special attention to the hills and slopes, and sprinkle the dirt on it...

Now is when you REALLY have to make sure you keep the kitty-kats away... ;)

1 comment:

  1. Parabéns!! We are looking out for news of your Presépio na CNN.
    Bjs a todos

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