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From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-302 |
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Materials: Nylon rope
.5-liter bottle
Scissors
A ruler
Beans
Drills and bits
1/2" vinyl flex-tubing
Paint pens
One adult - Cut the flex-tubing into two pieces, one 9" and the other 14" in length (figure A).
- Thread the rope through the 14" piece. Make a loop with the tubing and tie it off tightly (figure B).
- Thread the rest of the rope through the 9" section (figure C).
- Drill a hole in the bottom and top of the bottle about 3/8" or smaller, depending on the size of your rope (figure D). Clip off any rough edges.
- Take the cap off the bottle. Starting with the bottom of the bottle, thread the rope through (figure E).
- Put some beans inside the bottle. Thread the rope through the cap and replace the cap on the bottle.
- With the bottle snug against the tubing, make multiple knots in the end of the rope. Cut off any excess rope.
- Decorate with paint pens if desired.
- Put your foot through the loop and swing the bottle end around in a circle while skipping over the rope as it passes by. Hint: If you're wearing long pants, you may need to roll the legs up.
Tips: - Have an adult supervise when you use tools, like a drill or scissors.
- When tying knots, use square knots -- they won't slip.
Products: All products are available at grocery, craft, all-purpose and hardware stores nationwide. Flex-tubing will be found in the plumbing department at most hardware stores. It is usually clear and comes in multiple diameters.
RESOURCES :
Painters Opaque Paint Markers -- Paint Pens
Hunt Corporation
Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: 704-872-9511
Fax: 704-872-1766
Email: webmaster@hunt-corp.com
Website: www.hunt-corp.com
Jump Rope Book
Author: Glen Vecchione
(1996)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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