[Summer Vacation Crafts] Not just make-and-done! A collection of practical ideas you can use every day

Bead and pipe cleaner ideas

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Thread beads onto pipe cleaners to make all kinds of little accessories.

First curl one end of the pipe cleaner, then thread on a bead.

Insert the curled tip into the bead’s hole, pull the other side to lock it in place, and after that just add your favorite beads and form a loop.

Make it larger for a bracelet, or use flower-shaped beads to create a flower crown for a doll.

You can also use them for cable ties, tiny bottle decorations, and many other situations.

Because you’re using pipe cleaners, the beads don’t slip off easily after threading, making this an easy activity for toddlers and lower-grade elementary school children.

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whipped resin

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A craft project for summer break that even lower-grade kids can make… Instead of shaker resin, it’s whip resin. I hope it catches on as a new term! I tried applying the trendy whip deco to a shaker resin piece. I haven’t seen this anywhere else, so maybe it’s a first?! 🤣 I’m thinking it might be easier than regular shaker resin—what do you think? It’s cute as is, but once the whip dries, it could be turned into a keychain too. I’ll upload a video when I make another one. If you still haven’t made your summer break project yet, I hope this helps as a reference! 😆Summer Vacation Craft#Summer vacation homeworkFree craftUse it freely for crafts.#WhippedResin#HowToMakeShakerResinShaker resinResin#ResinHandmade#ResinWork

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We’ll show you how to make whipped resin that feels just like making sweets.

First, let’s create the base with resin.

Pour resin into a mold and cure it.

You can make the color however you like.

Once the base is ready, add the deco “whip,” then place decorative parts on top to embellish it.

When the whip hardens, it’s done! Using store-bought decorative parts is easy, but if you’d like to try making more with resin, take this opportunity to handcraft the parts as well.

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Aroma Fragrance

[Summer Vacation Independent Research][Summer Vacation Craft][DIY] Done in 5 minutes! Super easy! Recommended for elementary school girls! How to make an aroma fragrance (air freshener) using a cold pack

If you’re looking for an easy, summery craft, I recommend making an aroma fragrance jar! Prepare a jar, gel ice packs, blue food coloring, essential oils, and decorations like marbles or seashells.

First, fill the jar about one-third full with the gel from the ice packs and add the food coloring to tint it.

Once the color is set, add more gel and a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Finally, add the decorations and put the lid on—you’re done! Using blue food coloring with marbles or seashells makes it look like you’ve captured the sea inside the jar.

Try creating one with your favorite theme!

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Camera craft

[Independent Research] Projecting an Inverted Real Image with a DIY Camera!

Let’s try making a camera using a milk carton.

A camera is handy for taking photos and preserving memories.

It’s a simple version, but you can make it yourself.

You’ll use a milk carton, a plastic bag, a magnifying glass to act as a lens, and black construction paper.

First, cut off the top and bottom of the milk carton.

On one end, fold the edges inward about 1 cm on all four sides, then cover it with a cut piece of plastic bag and secure it.

Next, make a tube out of black construction paper that’s just a little larger than the milk carton, and fold in the edges on one end in the same way.

Fix the magnifying glass there, and then insert the milk carton you prepared earlier into the inside of the tube to finish.

Take it outside and experiment to see how it looks!

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How to make a seismometer

How to Make a Simple Seismograph: A Summer Science Project You Can Still Do in Time

Why not try making a seismograph using everyday materials? The word “seismograph” might sound difficult, but it’s actually easy to build.

A seismograph mainly consists of two parts: a pendulum that serves as a fixed point and a recording mechanism.

For the pendulum, fill a cup with clay, insert a bamboo skewer as the axis, and hang it from a support made of disposable chopsticks using a hook and thread.

The recording part can be made from a toilet paper roll with a bolt through it and a ballpoint pen.

The base of the device can be anything, so try to find a wooden box that can hold the setup.

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Let’s make a speaker

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A speaker is an acoustic device that converts electrical signals into physical vibrations, producing sound.

Some people use speakers to improve the audio when listening to music or watching movies.

In fact, you can make a simple speaker yourself.

Try making one with just three items: a paper cup, a tightly wound coil, and a magnet.

Attach the coil to the bottom of the paper cup.

Connect the ends of the coil to a CD player, and bring the magnet close to the coil.

Then you’ll hear the CD’s music coming from the speaker.

The volume will also change depending on the distance between the magnet and the coil.

It’s an easy device to make, so give it a try!

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Nakajima Junko

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The World of Masks

[Elementary School Craft] The World of Masks

Why not make a free-form mask and transform into a different persona? It would be so much fun to express your emotions—fear, joy, and more—by turning them into a mask.

First, punch holes where the eyes go in a sheet of colored construction paper in your favorite color.

It’s also fine to have no holes at all, and to use any shapes you like.

Then freely cut out facial features, fangs, horns, and more from origami paper, and attach them with cellophane tape.

Finally, draw patterns with a felt-tip pen to finish.

It sounds really fun to express your transformed self with a mask, doesn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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