1/1/09 - Making a Mortar and Pestle

Our InvenTeam's New Year's Eve festivities included making a mortar and pestle similar to those used to thresh sorghum in Sub-Saharan Africa.



Adrianna spreading cement at the bottom of the pot.



Marissa and Tyler cutting a wooden holder for a tube and ball that will serve as a mold. The tube and ball, if suspended in the middle of the cement, will create a perfect shape on the inside of the mortar.



Gina, Phyllis, and Mr. Moser working on the last bits of cement for the mortar.



The mortar all set, drying the night away!



All done!