Constructing Author:Everett E. Saunders The next time you have a party, a holiday dinner, or a family celebration, surprise everyone by "constructing" special table decorations. The circus centerpiece shown here was based on the straw construction project in this book; the clown and animal figures were made out of pipe cleaners, candy, and bits of wrapping paper. Add sheets of colored... more » paper for place mats, and colorful and inexpensive paper plates, napkins, and party straws to make your meal a festive occasion.