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MUSHROOM PRINTS Beautiful and interesting pictures can be made from fully grown, fresh mushrooms. The pictures are called "mushroom prints," because they are kind of like finger-prints, foot- prints, and hand-prints. While we're outside, we'll find some mushrooms, pick them carefully, and put them into plastic bags. After everybody has one, we'll go right back, because we have to print the mushrooms while they are fresh. Mushrooms are very delicate, and they have to be handled carefully. Take the cap off from the stem by breaking it gently near the top o the stem. Turn over the cap, and look underneath. That is where the spores are. (Remember, spores are like seeds.) If that underside is pink or brown, you should have white paper; if it is light-colored, you should use darker paper so you can see the print clearly. The spores are usually the same color as the underside, but you can't really see the spores because they are so tiny. Put the mushroom cap down onto the paper, with the spore side touching the paper, and you can see the top of the cap. Put a glass bowl or jar over the cap and the paper so the spores won't be blown away if there is a draft. Leave it like that all night. In the morning, take off the bowl or jar and set it aside. Gently lift the cap off the paper. There is your spore-print! Isn't it beautiful? Get some clear hair spray, or artist's fixative so you can keep your mushroom print. Hold the spray can about a foot (as long as your hand to your elbow) away from the picture, and spray it. After the spray is dry, you could put the mushroom-print in a place where everyone can enjoy it. Ask Mom or your teacher to help you decide where it will look best, and how it should be put there.  Any problems with this page? Send URL to
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