N° 07 · Sister craftThe art of marbling is introduced; marbling is applied to a drum's leather skin, its sides painted in acrylics.
What happens here
The historic Eyüp toys are introduced through tales and the art of marbling is demonstrated. Marbling is applied to the leather skin of a drum — with or without a handle — and the drum's sides are painted in acrylics to a story. The finished toy is wrapped and handed to its maker.
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