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Hey, koolgrrl here. I'm here to teach you a couple of fun
projects. It doesn't matter what you do, but make sure you
try one of these because they're sure to work! Just make certain you have the
right supplies, and you're ready to start. Depending on your age, you
might want/need to have an adult with you.
Have you ever had any trouble finding paper in the house? Or have you ever had
to borrow paper in class to take notes? Well, here you can make your own homemade
paper! It's fun and cool!!!
Materials:
-several sheets or newspaper, torn into pieces
-bowl of water
-beater
-corn starch
-window screen
-rolling pin
-waxed paper
Directions:
-Tear newspapers into small pieces and soak in a bowl of water overnight.
-The next day, beat the mixture this creates until creamy.
-Add two cups of water with 3 tablespoons of corn starch. Beat until smooth.
-Coat a piece (small) of window screen with paper mixture. Drain and smooth out.
-Place a screen atop lots of newspapers to drain, and cover with waxed paper.
-Roll with rolling pin. Lay heavy books on top.
-Allow recycled paper to dry overnight.
-Peel 'paper' off screen.
That wasn't too bad, was it? It just took a couple of days to do it, that's all.
You get a pretty interesting result. Now, if you liked that one and want to try an even better one,
check out my next
project!
How to make Gourd Maracas:
Materials:
-2 oblong-shaped gourds
-dried beans
-craft paint (various colours)
-craft spray (sealant)
-Exacto knife (handle with care!!!)
-wooden dowels (2 of them, 12cm long)
-heavy craft tape
Now you're rrready to make your Gourd Maracas!
Directions:
-Cut hole in the bulb part of gourd.
-Scoop out pulp. Let it dry overnight.
-Pour about 3 tablespoons of dried beans into your gourd.
-Place dowel into hole.
-Tape around dowel and cover the hole.
-Paint guard. Let dry.
-Spray your gourd and dowel with craft spray (sealant).
Now you've got some activities to do this summer. If you want to learn more
complicated activities, then please y-mail me and I'll help you.
Now start digging for the materials!!!
-koolgrrl
P.S. If you need help on the directions or don't know something, then please
y-mail me. Have a great summer!!!
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