| Circle Mobile (Web Exclusive) |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-306 |
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Michael and the DIY kids didn't have time to show you how to make this colorful mobile on-air.
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Materials: Craft foam
Wire -- 22 gauge
A pencil
Hole punch
Heavy-duty thread
Markers
Scissors
White glue
A compass
Wire cutters
Needle nose pliers
Optional: teacup hook - Measure and cut 2 pieces of wire 12 inches long. Curl each end of the wires into small circles. Tie the two wires together to form an "X".
- Measure and cut 4 pieces of wire three inches long. Curl each end of the wire into small circles.
- Using craft foam, cut eight circles that are three inches and 16 one and one-half inch circles. Cut one slit in each circle from the outer edge to the middle and fit two circles together for a 3-D effect.
- Punch a hole in the top and bottom of the large circles. Tie one to each end of the 12-inch wire.
- Bend the 3-inch wire pieces in half for a "V". Insert the wire in the hole in the bottom of the large circle.
- Punch a hole in the smaller circles and tie one to each end of the smaller wires.
Tips: - Have an adult supervise when you use scissors, wire, wire cutters, pliers, and a compass because all of these things are sharp and can cut you -- be careful!
- Everything on our mobile is perfectly balanced because we chose to use the same size shapes for each tier. For fun, try making a mobile with different shapes.
- We chose to use 22-gauge wire because it is very bendable but sturdy enough for our mobile. It is available in the floral department of most craft stores.
- If you choose to hang your mobile from a teacup hook -- ask an adult before you screw it into the ceiling!
Products: All products are available at craft, art, and all-purpose stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Mobiles And Other Paper Windcatchers
Model: 0806981067
Author: Noel Fiarotta and Phyllis Fiarotta
(1996)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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