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Calaca: La Mariposa

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Calaca: La Mariposa
Group:Día de los muertos todo el año
Swap Coordinator:luleemik (contact)
Swap categories:
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.97
Last day to signup/drop:April 1, 2013
Date items must be sent by:April 22, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

A calaca( a colloquial Mexican Spanish name for skeleton) is a figure of a skeleton (usually human) commonly used for decoration during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. They are usually dressed to portray an event or occupation. Here's a new twist to the calaca series....

FUN STUFF: In this swap you will create a mariposa (butterfly) inspired calaca. The size should be no smaller than 3" and you can use whatever medium you desire, but it CANNOT be a paper or dotee calaca. It can be three dimensional like a mini figurine. You can alter an existing doll or toy or skelly to resemble a butterfly, paint a wooden cut out or even sculpt your own out of clay. The calaca should be able to stand on its own or include a way to hang it for display. You're only limited by your own imagination!

NOT SO FUN STUFF: Create something you would love to keep for yourself and display. Send on time and rate fairly please.

Discussion

ChinaCat 03/17/2013 #

Would it be ok to use just the face of a skeleton or is the entire body required?

luleemik 03/17/2013 #

I think a skeleton head or face would be perfect!

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