| Carved Sponges |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-205 |
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Materials: Rubber sponges
Permanent markers
Ruler
Paper
Paper stencils
Hot glue
Craft foam
Scissors
Pencil
Googlie eyes
- Hot-glue the narrow edges of sponge pieces together. There's not a lot of surface area, so be patient ( figure A). It has to cool completely.
Safety alert: Be careful: the glue is HOT! - Trace the outline of the sponges onto a piece of paper.
- Draw a design within the box on the paper. Keep it big and simple.
- Cut out the paper pattern you have drawn and trace the outline onto the sponge (figure B).
- Cut the shape out of sponge.
- Snip and trim sponge to even edges and to contour it. Remember, you can always take more off, but you can't put back on.
- Add other pieces of smaller sponges to give your design a 3-D look (figure C). Continue to decorate by hot-gluing on craft-foam shapes or googlie eyes, or just draw on it with permanent markers.
Tips: - Always have an adult around when using hot glue and scissors.
- We found that inexpensive rubber sponges worked the best.
All products can be purchased at craft and all-purpose stores nationwide. No special products needed.
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