EMP - The Uk in 3D

I have made a map of the Uk out of different materials, most of which you would normally find to be used to clean a car! I wanted to experiement with using texture and how it made people felt and if this could tranlated into some interesting for children. Children are always learning more and more things everyday and adding a little something extra to a map that introduces touch. 

Introducing touch to this map could be the way forward for my book. Even if it doesn't massively involve the 3D element but defiantly the texture. 

This map is not yet finished but I aim to finish it to experiment with it on people to see if I get a positive reaction. I am in the process of painting the map white,  Im making a 3d map to test if adding an extra dimension and texture adds interest for a child and go can real texture with emotion.

Its all made out of sponge and sandpaper I want to get rid of all the colour so they can focus on texture and dimensions. 

This is my progression so far: 

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