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Building a Geodesic Dome

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Geodesic Domes are pretty awesome.
You can build your own out of really simple materials and then use it as a super cool fort.

First, you need the following materials:

* A Ruler
* A Wooden Dowel
* Newspaper (65 sheets)
* Tape (masking or duct)
* A Stapler

STEP 1: ROLL NEWSPAPER INTO PAPER DOWELS

Place the dowel on the corner and start rolling.


Slightly loosen and let the dowel fall out.
Tape the paper in place.


You will need:
(35) Newspaper Dowels measuring 28 inches
(30) Newspaper Dowels measuring 24 inches

Now for the fun part!
STEP 2: ASSEMBLY
Here’s a great video on YouTube which highlights all the steps:

What are we going to do with this geodesic dome?
We’re going to make a spaceship for our float in the annual Fall Foliage Parade!
Stay tuned….

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