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An eclectic collection of ‘shiny stuff’, stored in an old-fashioned fishing basket, is one of my favourite resources. It began life as an assortment of reflective items to entice babies to reach and crawl outdoors, but has become so much more since then. In true scavenger style, the collection is sourced from pound shops, skips, jumble sales, scrap stores and through donations.
Here are a few suggestions:
Pots, pans, colander, sieve, baubles, plastic mirrors, balti dish, old CDs, tea strainer, lengths of chain, curling ribbon, whisks, trays, aluminium foil, cutlery, survival blankets, goblets, foil dishes, measuring cups, mirror letters and numbers, springs, muffin tin, wire cooling rack, cymbal, steel or copper tubing, teapot…
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