You can always find plastic packaging around if its in your recycle bin or your trash can. There are several types of plastics that can't be recycled and those are the best kinds to use for this project.
1) Wash the plastic with dish soap to remove traces of dirt and oil. Dry thoroughly.
2) Rub the side of the plastic that you are going to write on with sand paper then wipe with a damp cloth.
3) Slowly trace the plastic placed over the printout with Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers. My 8 year old did this and really did a wonderful job.
4) Cut out plastic.
5) Spray with clear sealant for fade resistance. This step is optional.
6) Use pin to push through the plastic to create holes for fishing line.
7) Tie on fishing line. This was the absolute worst part of the project. Tying all that little, thin, slippery string was very frustrating. I will have to find some alternative to fishing line because it is a bear to work with. Actually, I'd rather work with the bear.
8) Add plastic beads to make it pretty. You can find these at any craft or 5 and 10 store.
9) Cut out another piece of plastic (clear or colored) to make the top. I used a clear plastic bottle sliced in half and cut and inch and a half thick, so that it gave the final product a curved look. You can see it more clearly if you click on the big picture at the top of this blog page.
After my 4-year-old son saw the finished product he wanted to confiscate it for his own. I'm sure daddy will let him keep it in his room!
Grade: A-
Skill Level: Easy
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Frustration Level: Moderate (Oooooo, that fishing line!!!)
Make sure you check out the print-out below!!!
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