How Do You Make A Model Of The Planet Mercury?
When the scientific community announced Pluto was officially demoted from planet to star, Mercury officially became the smallest planet in the solar system. That said, there’s no reason to treat this celestial jewel like the runt of the litter. If you have the opportunity to choose a planet for your model-making project, this one can do you proud. Size does matter, so make yours big, then hang it from your ceiling as a reminder that even the smallest planet in the solar system can have a big impact on your décor. Step 1 Blow up a round balloon and tie it off. The size of the balloon won’t matter because you’re not making an entire solar system so scale isn’t important. Make your Mercury model as large as the balloon will expand, but be careful not to break it. Step 2 Use your hands to rip sections of newspaper into thin strips. Use several sections of the Sunday newspaper. It’s better to make more strips than you need. You can always recycle the unused newspaper. Step 3 Pour prepared p
