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The handmade paper "softball" was created by Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association softball players in the 9 and under division at their annual picnic.
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The process began with layering single sheets of handmade paper on top of a circular table covered in canvas. The sheets were formed from recycled paper pulp using a circular mold made from an embroidery hoop with a screen stretched across the top.
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Players and friends added names, team names and messages written on tissue paper and pressed into the growing sheet of wet paper pulp.
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Teresa works with players from the Leprechauns team, sponsored by Art at the Center.
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Adding final pieces of paper around the edges to complete the circle.
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The dry paper softball.
With the light coming through the window, the individual circle pieces making up the larger circles are visible.
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