Paper circuit birthday badge for 9-year-olds
This project is for 9-year-olds creating a light-up paper birthday badge with adult help checking the circuit. It makes one badge, not a greeting card.
What to buy
Heavyweight cardstock sheets
2
Coin-cell battery
1
5 mm LED light
1
Copper conductive tape
1 roll
Round-head paper fastener
1
Safety pin badge back
1
Colored cardstock scraps
6 sheets
Letter stickers
1 sheet
Clear tape
1 roll
Pencil
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This paper circuit birthday badge list is for a nine-year-old making one wearable light-up badge, with an adult checking the circuit. It is a badge project with a safety pin back, not a birthday greeting card.
How to use this list
Begin with the heavyweight cardstock, pencil, child-safe scissors, and colored cardstock scraps to plan and cut the badge shape. Add letter stickers after deciding the birthday message. Use the copper conductive tape, 5 mm LED light, coin-cell battery, and round-head paper fastener to build the paper circuit. Have an adult check the tape path and battery contact before the badge back is attached. Use clear tape where needed, then secure the safety pin badge back.
Common mistakes
Do not place the LED and coin-cell battery in the badge before checking the conductive tape route. Loose or broken tape connections can keep the light from working. Keep the coin-cell battery away from younger children and follow adult supervision for handling it. Do not confuse the paper fastener with the badge pin; each has a different job.
What is on this list
For one badge, the list includes two heavyweight cardstock sheets, one coin-cell battery, one 5 mm LED light, copper conductive tape, one round-head paper fastener, one safety pin badge back, six colored cardstock scraps, letter stickers, clear tape, a pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off any supplies already on hand.
Before you go
Lay out every circuit item before cutting the final badge front. An adult can confirm that the LED, battery, copper tape, and paper fastener are all present before the decorative pieces cover the circuit.
FAQ
Who is "Paper circuit birthday badge for 9-year-olds" for?
This paper circuit birthday badge list is for a nine-year-old making one wearable light-up badge, with an adult checking the circuit. It is a badge project with a safety pin back, not a birthday greeting card.
How should I use "Paper circuit birthday badge for 9-year-olds"?
Begin with the heavyweight cardstock, pencil, child-safe scissors, and colored cardstock scraps to plan and cut the badge shape. Add letter stickers after deciding the birthday message. Use the copper conductive tape, 5 mm LED light, coin-cell battery, and round-head paper fastener to build the paper circuit. Have an adult check the tape path and battery co…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper circuit birthday badge for 9-year-olds"?
Do not place the LED and coin-cell battery in the badge before checking the conductive tape route. Loose or broken tape connections can keep the light from working. Keep the coin-cell battery away from younger children and follow adult supervision for handling it. Do not confuse the paper fastener with the badge pin; each has a different job.
What is on the "Paper circuit birthday badge for 9-year-olds" list?
For one badge, the list includes two heavyweight cardstock sheets, one coin-cell battery, one 5 mm LED light, copper conductive tape, one round-head paper fastener, one safety pin badge back, six colored cardstock scraps, letter stickers, clear tape, a pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off any supplies already on hand.
What should I do before I go?
Lay out every circuit item before cutting the final badge front. An adult can confirm that the LED, battery, copper tape, and paper fastener are all present before the decorative pieces cover the circuit.
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