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FPI 3s Class 2013/14Gingerbread House Construction Instructions

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1. 4 graham crackers2. Knife3. Cutting board4. Hot glue gun5. Base for house

(paper plate)

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1. Cut 1 graham cracker in half along center score using a sawing motion

Step 1: Exterior Walls

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1. Place one graham cracker on the cutting board

2. Score the graham cracker from the center line to the opposing corner

3. Score the cracker a second time from the opposing side of the center line to the opposite corner, creating an “X” over half of the cracker

Step 2: Score end wall

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1. Cut the graham cracker along the scores using a sawing motion

2. Repeat step 2 and 3 to create a second end piece

3. Eat leftover pieces

Step 3: Cut End Pieces

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1. Cut 1 graham cracker in half along center score using a sawing motion

Step 4: Cut Roof Pieces

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1. Glue one exterior wall to one side wall using the hot glue gun

2. Note: be sure to glue the exterior wall with the long side of the cracker facing up and down so center score of the side wall is aligned with the top of the exterior wall

3. Repeat for other corner of house

4. Let assembled pieces dry

Step 5: Glue exterior and side walls

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1. Spread glue along the outer edges of one of the assembled house corners, then press against the other corner

2. Let dry

Step 6: Glue two sides of house together

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1. Spread glue along outer edge of roof

2. Attach two roof sections together, place along top of assembled house to ensure angle is correct

3. Let dry

Step 7: Build Roof

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1. Spread glue along the upper ridge of the side pieces

2. Place the roof along the upper ridge of the assembled side pieces

3. Fill in any gaps with hot glue

4. Let dry

Step 8: Attach Roof

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1. Glue the house to the base

2. Congratulations! You’re done

Step 9: Attach to base