Pressed metal constellation craft for 11-year-olds
This project is for 11-year-olds making a wall-ready constellation plaque from thin craft metal. It avoids sharp cutting by using pre-cut metal sheets and rounded embossing tools.
What to buy
Thin aluminum craft metal sheets
2
Constellation reference printouts
2
Embossing stylus set
1 set
Cork bulletin board
1
Masking tape
1 roll
Black permanent marker
1
Metallic paint pens
1 set
Heavyweight black cardstock
2 sheets
Double-sided foam tape
1 roll
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Picture-hanging adhesive strips
2
Who this list is for
Young space fans who are 11 and want a wall-ready constellation plaque can use this craft list. The project uses pre-cut thin aluminum craft metal, so there is no sharp metal-cutting step.
How to use this list
Choose a constellation reference printout and tape it over a metal sheet on the cork bulletin board. Trace the star pattern lightly with a pencil, then press lines and points with the embossing stylus set. Add labels or highlights with black permanent marker and metallic paint pens. Mount the finished sheet on heavyweight black cardstock using double-sided foam tape.
Common mistakes
Do not emboss directly on a hard table; the cork bulletin board gives the craft metal room to form. Press gradually instead of forcing the stylus through the metal. Keep permanent marker away from areas meant for metallic paint pens, and check the plaque position before applying foam tape.
What is on this list
This list has two thin aluminum craft metal sheets, two constellation reference printouts, an embossing stylus set, and a cork bulletin board. It also includes masking tape, a black permanent marker, metallic paint pens, two black cardstock sheets, double-sided foam tape, a ruler, pencil, and two picture-hanging adhesive strips. Cross off supplies already on hand.
When you are done
Let marker and paint-pen details dry before hanging the plaque. Use the picture-hanging adhesive strips on a clean wall surface and save the second metal sheet for another constellation design.
FAQ
Who is "Pressed metal constellation craft for 11-year-olds" for?
Young space fans who are 11 and want a wall-ready constellation plaque can use this craft list. The project uses pre-cut thin aluminum craft metal, so there is no sharp metal-cutting step.
How should I use "Pressed metal constellation craft for 11-year-olds"?
Choose a constellation reference printout and tape it over a metal sheet on the cork bulletin board. Trace the star pattern lightly with a pencil, then press lines and points with the embossing stylus set. Add labels or highlights with black permanent marker and metallic paint pens. Mount the finished sheet on heavyweight black cardstock using double-sided…
What should I skip or avoid with "Pressed metal constellation craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not emboss directly on a hard table; the cork bulletin board gives the craft metal room to form. Press gradually instead of forcing the stylus through the metal. Keep permanent marker away from areas meant for metallic paint pens, and check the plaque position before applying foam tape.
What is on the "Pressed metal constellation craft for 11-year-olds" list?
This list has two thin aluminum craft metal sheets, two constellation reference printouts, an embossing stylus set, and a cork bulletin board. It also includes masking tape, a black permanent marker, metallic paint pens, two black cardstock sheets, double-sided foam tape, a ruler, pencil, and two picture-hanging adhesive strips. Cross off supplies already o…
What should I do when I am done?
Let marker and paint-pen details dry before hanging the plaque. Use the picture-hanging adhesive strips on a clean wall surface and save the second metal sheet for another constellation design.
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