| Fun Concoctions for Kids |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-232 |
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Magic Wishing Potion Materials/Ingredients: Tall pilsner-type glass
Bowl
1 Tbs. baking soda
Food coloring
White vinegar Preparation: Place the glass into another bowl (to handle the spillage). Put the baking soda and a few drops of food coloring in the glass and add the vinegar. This concoction will bubble over like a magic wishing potion.
Quicksand Materials/Ingredients: Mixing bowl
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
Food coloring Preparation: Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl and stir. Add in food coloring to give the quicksand color.
Gooey Putty Materials/Ingredients: Mixing bowl
Another container (your choice)
1/4 cup liquid starch
1/4 cup white glue
Food coloring Preparation: Mix ingredients in a bowl and pour into a separate container. Let stand for at least 20 minutes, but it works best the longer you let it coagulate. Ring out excess liquid, dry hands and repeat ringing until the liquid is completely gone.
Invisible Messages Materials/Ingredients: Light colored paper (construction or office)
Same color crayon as paper
Watercolor paints
Paintbrush or sponge brush
Water Preparation: Draw a design or message on the paper with same colored crayon. Brush different colored watercolor paint over the paper to reveal the message or drawing(s). Products: Products may be purchased at discount stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Build It Together: 30 Easy Woodworking Projects for Kids and Adults
Author: Katie Hamilton & Gene Hamilton
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811724212
Kids Concoctions
John and Danita Pagel Thomas
Misc. Information: Video tapes, Famous Kid Concoctions 1 and 2 (ASIN: 6304314272 and 6304314310, $19.95 each, plus shipping and handling or $34.95 for both, plus s/h) available.
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions (Kid Concoctions Company, 1998) by John E. Thomas and Danita Pagel is available.
The Kid Concoctions Company
Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: 440-899-1377
Fax: 440-238-4453
Email: kidconcoct@aol.com
Website: www.kidconcoctions.com
The Only Kid's Party Book You'll Ever Need
(Reader's Digest, 1998)
by Gill Dickinson and Julia Goodwin
Crafty Masks (Crafty Kids)
Model: 0836824822
Author: Thomasina Smith
(1999)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Fax: 414-332-3567
Website: www.garethstevens.com
Creative Sleepovers For Kids: Fun Activities, Themes and Ideas For A Boys or Girls Overnight Party
Model: 0761532455
Author: Julie Lavendar
(2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Prima Publishing
We apologize no contact information is available.
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
Kingdom Crafts for Kids: Includes Projects for Children from Preschool to Sixth Grade
Model: 0830721843
Author: Kim Fiano
(1999)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Regal Books (Division of Gospel Light)
Ventura, CA 93003
Kids' Party Games and Activities: Hundreds of Exciting Things to Do at Parties for Kids 2-12
Model: 0671867792
Author: Penny Warner
(June, 1993)
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2. . .
Model: 0966108817
Author: John E. Thomas, et al
Nature Crafts for Kids
Model: 0806983736
Author: Gwen Diehn
(August, 1997)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Homespun Fun: More Than 250 Kid-Tested Activities, Games, Projects, and Party Ideas
Model: 0312146175
Author: The Mother Connection
(1996)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
St. Martin's Press
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-982-3900
Fax: 212-777-6359
Email: inquiries@stmartins.com
GUESTS :
Courtney Watkins
Email: cwcreative@hotmail.com
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