Paper bead wind chime craft for 9-year-olds
This project is for 9-year-olds making an indoor paper-bead wind chime. It uses lightweight paper beads and makes a soft decoration rather than a metal chime.
What to buy
Old magazine pages
12
Paper bead triangle templates
1 sheet
Glue sticks
2
Wooden skewers with blunt ends
2
Cotton string
6 lengths
Cardboard ring
1
Large-hole pony beads
18
Jingle bells
6
Wax paper sheets
4
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Ruler
1
Clear water-based craft sealer
1 bottle
Who this list is for
This paper bead wind chime craft is for a nine-year-old making an indoor decoration with lightweight paper beads. It creates a soft chime with jingle bells, not a metal outdoor chime.
How to use this list
Cut paper-bead triangles from the 12 old magazine pages using the templates, ruler, and child-safe scissors. Roll each triangle around a blunt-ended wooden skewer and use glue sticks to secure the bead. Let beads rest on wax paper sheets while the glue dries. Thread the finished beads, large-hole pony beads, and jingle bells onto the six cotton-string lengths. Tie the strings to the cardboard ring, then use the clear water-based craft sealer only after an adult confirms the beads are dry and ready.
Common mistakes
Do not use sharp skewers; this list calls for blunt-ended wooden skewers. Avoid hanging the chime outdoors, where lightweight magazine-paper beads and soft bells are not intended to last. Do not seal beads before their glue has dried, and keep the six string lengths separate so the chime stays balanced.
What is on this list
For one indoor chime, gather 12 old magazine pages, one sheet of paper bead triangle templates, two glue sticks, two blunt-ended wooden skewers, six cotton-string lengths, one cardboard ring, 18 large-hole pony beads, six jingle bells, four wax paper sheets, child-safe scissors, a ruler, and one bottle of clear water-based craft sealer. Cross off owned items.
When you are done
Check each string knot at the cardboard ring and make sure the bells hang freely. Hang the finished paper-bead chime indoors, away from heavy moisture.
FAQ
Who is "Paper bead wind chime craft for 9-year-olds" for?
This paper bead wind chime craft is for a nine-year-old making an indoor decoration with lightweight paper beads. It creates a soft chime with jingle bells, not a metal outdoor chime.
How should I use "Paper bead wind chime craft for 9-year-olds"?
Cut paper-bead triangles from the 12 old magazine pages using the templates, ruler, and child-safe scissors. Roll each triangle around a blunt-ended wooden skewer and use glue sticks to secure the bead. Let beads rest on wax paper sheets while the glue dries. Thread the finished beads, large-hole pony beads, and jingle bells onto the six cotton-string lengt…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper bead wind chime craft for 9-year-olds"?
Do not use sharp skewers; this list calls for blunt-ended wooden skewers. Avoid hanging the chime outdoors, where lightweight magazine-paper beads and soft bells are not intended to last. Do not seal beads before their glue has dried, and keep the six string lengths separate so the chime stays balanced.
What is on the "Paper bead wind chime craft for 9-year-olds" list?
For one indoor chime, gather 12 old magazine pages, one sheet of paper bead triangle templates, two glue sticks, two blunt-ended wooden skewers, six cotton-string lengths, one cardboard ring, 18 large-hole pony beads, six jingle bells, four wax paper sheets, child-safe scissors, a ruler, and one bottle of clear water-based craft sealer. Cross off owned item…
What should I do when I am done?
Check each string knot at the cardboard ring and make sure the bells hang freely. Hang the finished paper-bead chime indoors, away from heavy moisture.
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