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From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-308 |
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Materials: 5-gallon bucket
Fence picket or other board
3 slats (4" x 24")
Dowel to mix with
Masking tape
Concrete mix
Water
Primer
Paint
All-weather shellac
Brushes
Screws and a drill to help secure them
Pencil
Goggles
Gloves
Face mask
Plastic bags
Optional: Potting soil and plants
One adult - Prime all the wood. We found our wood cut to the required length in the finished-lumber department of our hardware store. Ask them to cut it for you if they don't stock it.
- Wearing protective gear, mix the concrete according to the manufacturer's directions. Fill the bucket with concrete mix about 1/3 or 1/2 full. Mix in the water until the consistency is like thick batter.
- While the concrete is still wet, insert the fence picket into the bucket. Make sure it's straight and tape it in place (figure A) to hold until the concrete sets.
- While the concrete is setting, work on your three slat signs. Paint slats with a background color and words like your family's name, house number or just "Welcome." (figure B). You may want to write them out with a pencil before you actually paint them so they are centered. Let the paint dry and shellac over it.
- Screw the slat signs onto the fence picket (figure C).
- Optional: Plant flowers in the top of the bucket. Don't forget to drill drainage holes above the concrete line if you do.
Tips: - Read ALL the manufacturer's directions and precautions before mixing concrete and HAVE AN ADULT SUPERVISE.
- Make sure you wear goggles, gloves and dust mask when mixing concrete.
- Mix concrete outside and NEVER pour concrete mix, wet or dry, down the sink or toilet. Always dispose of extra concrete outside.
Products: All products are available at craft, home centers and all-purpose stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Family Fun Crafts: 500 Creative Activities for You and Your Kids
Model: 0786863048
Author: Editors of FamilyFun Magazine
(1997)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Hyperion Books
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-0100
The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book
Model: 0913589969
Author: Editors of FamilyFun Magazine
(1997)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Hyperion Books
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-0100
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