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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.

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Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Easy

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day and Rainy Days

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

Time needed for project:
1 hour plus drying time

Recycled Can Drum

Materials needed:

1. Elmer’s® Painter® Opaque Paint Markers
2. Elmer’s® Classic Glitter Glue
3. Elmer’s® Boardmate® Paper Boarders
4. Elmer’s® Boardmate® Reusable Stencils
5. Empty oatmeal cardboard container
6. Newspaper comics
7. Foam paintbrush
8. Plastic wrap
9. Painters tape
10. Hair dryer
11. Pencil
12. Scissors
13. Rubber Band

Directions:

1.Using sharp scissors, remove the bottom from the oatmeal can. Discard the lid. Draw a line 1” from top (smooth edge.) Rip paper into 1 inch pieces. Decoupage newspaper onto can UNDER line using glitter glue and foam brush. LET DRY.

2. Use painter’s tape to secure stencils. Use pencil to draw outlines then remove stencils. Fill in using Painters Pens and let dry.

3. Using scissors cut a piece of plastic wrap approximately 2” larger than the edge of the drum. Secure wrap onto top of can with a rubber band. Wrap around sides with painter’s tape, securing plastic wrap & covering the edges. Use hairdryer to shrink film.

4. Glue on borders to top and bottom- add more paint or decorations as desired.

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