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PHOTOS: Amazing Sculptures Made By A Student Who 'Didn't Know What She Was Doing'

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Slideshow Icon1 of 8Ahmal Ahmed says she "didn't know what she was doing" when she made these sculptures. This one she calls "2."
Credit: Courtesy of Amal Ahmed

What makes an artist? A high school art student inadvertently stumbled upon a technique to make ridiculously cool, award-winning sculptures -- using something you have lying around the house. Listen in to learn how.

Plus, a 15-year-old sculptor ponders the dilemma between making art for himself and making the Disney princesses his classmates want to buy.

Join the conversation! Why do you make art? Call our feedback hotline at 360.797.5481 and let us know!

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