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Personal Mandela

April 29, 2010
By Lady_Savage GOLD, Schenectady, New York
Lady_Savage GOLD, Schenectady, New York
15 articles 1 photo 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Live life today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come."


This is called a Mandela. It is made with color sand. I used a funnel made of copper with a tiny hole on one end and a bigger hole on the other end to insert the sand. This process was very very slow and patient. I dont have much patience but i really took my time on this. First we scteched things that are sacred to us onto a wooden board; than place the sand. I also used a x-acto knife to get sharp edges and a square piece of contruction paper for curves. Theres a puerto rican flag in the middle symbolizing my nationality- Basketball because i love to play the sport. Ive been playing since 4th grade and now im a senior. Around is a skyline of the city- I was born and raised in The Bronx N.Y. You will also see a triangle, x, circle and square. Thats part of a ps3 controller- i love video games. The yellow is just pretty design =)


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on Sep. 26 2011 at 2:12 pm
ShortStuffKari SILVER, Burlington, Washington
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This is very beautiful! the detail is amazing!!

on May. 8 2010 at 7:02 pm
Lady_Savage GOLD, Schenectady, New York
15 articles 1 photo 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Live life today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come."

its upside down =(