Nature Crafts for Kids

How to Make Crafts Using Objects Found in Nature/Natural Objects Including: Sea Shell Paper Weight Crafts, Leaf and Flower Print Bandana Craft

 

Sea Shell Paper Weight Crafts

Sea Shell Paper Weight CraftWhat you will need: Small sea shells, white glue, sand, paint, Wilson Tennis ball container - $1.88 at Wall-Mart, fun foam for base.
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How to make:

1. To make the Plaster of Paris mold for the base cut the bottom off the plastic container about two inches from the bottom.  Cut another inch off but leave two or three one inch tabs sticking up.  This mold can be used over and over again.

2. Fill the base with Plaster of Paris according to the directions. Remove the plaster cast when it is dry by lightly tapping the the tabs of the mold on a table.  The plaster cast should pop out.

3. Cut a three inch circle from fun foam and glue it onto the Plaster of Paris base with tacky glue.

4. Paint the base and let dry.  If you use water colors you can add the sea shells and sand without waiting for the paint to dry.

5. Add enough white glue to some sand to make it moist. Press a small amount sand into the impression in the base.

6. Arrange the sea shell and press them into the sand.

7. Spray the entire paper weight with clear gloss paint.

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Leaf and Flower Print Bandana Craft

Leaf and Flower Print Bandanna CraftWhat you will need: White bandanas or squares of white cotton material, an assortment of fresh leaves and flowers, and a rubber mallet.

How to make:

1. Place waxed paper on a sturdy table. On top of the waxed paper place some fresh leaves and flowers. Place your bandana on top.

2. Use a rubber mallet to pound (gently) on the bandana overtop of the areas where there are leaves and flowers until the color from the leaves or flowers come through the material.  Continue this way with other leaves and flowers until the entire bandanna is covered. The bandanas will be washable, but don't use Clorox or a strong detergent when washing them.

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