Craft stick star wand supplies for 6-year-olds
Six-year-olds can create a sturdy star wand for dress-up or imaginative play. Glue the star to the stick before adding lightweight ribbon decorations.
What to buy
Jumbo wooden craft sticks
1 per child
Pre-cut cardstock star shapes
1 per child
Washable acrylic paint in assorted colors
Foam paintbrushes
Satin ribbon lengths
Self-adhesive foam stars
Large gem stickers
Washable tacky glue
Clear tape
Washable markers
Paper plates for paint palettes
Disposable table covering
Who this list is for
This craft stick star wand list is for six-year-olds making a sturdy dress-up or imaginative-play wand. Each wand uses one jumbo wooden craft stick and one pre-cut cardstock star, so children can focus on painting and decorating.
How to use this list
Start with the pre-cut cardstock star shapes and jumbo wooden craft sticks. Paint them with washable acrylic paint in assorted colors using foam paintbrushes and paper plates as palettes. Once dry, glue the star to the stick with washable tacky glue. Add satin ribbon lengths, self-adhesive foam stars, large gem stickers, clear tape where needed, and washable marker details last.
Common mistakes
Do not add heavy decorations before the star is attached to the craft stick. The ribbon should be lightweight and added after the star-and-stick connection has had time to hold. Keep paint palettes on the disposable table covering, and do not try to glue parts onto wet acrylic paint.
What is on this list
The supplies are jumbo wooden craft sticks, pre-cut cardstock star shapes, washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, satin ribbon lengths, self-adhesive foam stars, large gem stickers, washable tacky glue, clear tape, washable markers, paper plates, and a disposable table covering. Cross off what you already own.
When you are done
Lay the star wands flat until the tacky glue dries. Pick up gem sticker backing and ribbon scraps, rinse paintbrushes, and check that each star is firmly attached before play.
FAQ
Who is "Craft stick star wand supplies for 6-year-olds" for?
This craft stick star wand list is for six-year-olds making a sturdy dress-up or imaginative-play wand. Each wand uses one jumbo wooden craft stick and one pre-cut cardstock star, so children can focus on painting and decorating.
How should I use "Craft stick star wand supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Start with the pre-cut cardstock star shapes and jumbo wooden craft sticks. Paint them with washable acrylic paint in assorted colors using foam paintbrushes and paper plates as palettes. Once dry, glue the star to the stick with washable tacky glue. Add satin ribbon lengths, self-adhesive foam stars, large gem stickers, clear tape where needed, and washabl…
What should I skip or avoid with "Craft stick star wand supplies for 6-year-olds"?
Do not add heavy decorations before the star is attached to the craft stick. The ribbon should be lightweight and added after the star-and-stick connection has had time to hold. Keep paint palettes on the disposable table covering, and do not try to glue parts onto wet acrylic paint.
What is on the "Craft stick star wand supplies for 6-year-olds" list?
The supplies are jumbo wooden craft sticks, pre-cut cardstock star shapes, washable acrylic paint, foam paintbrushes, satin ribbon lengths, self-adhesive foam stars, large gem stickers, washable tacky glue, clear tape, washable markers, paper plates, and a disposable table covering. Cross off what you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Lay the star wands flat until the tacky glue dries. Pick up gem sticker backing and ribbon scraps, rinse paintbrushes, and check that each star is firmly attached before play.
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