www.craftsforkids.com

Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Moderate

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project:
1 hour plus drying time

Materials:
1.25" Stainless Washer
Sakura® Permopaque® Markers
Pepperell Rexlace™
Elmer’s® Craft Bond Tacky Glue
Horizon Wood Beads
Horizon Feathers
Scissors

Instructions:

1. Color the washer with Permopaque® makers.  You can make a pattern or doodle randomly.
2. Thread the washer onto the plastic lacing and put both ends through a wood bead.
3. Glue feathers behind the washer and into the wood bead.
4. String more beads on each side, knotting to secure them in place.
5. Tie necklace in a bow to close.