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Supplies:
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil (optional)
- Button or foil (used gum wrapper works well)
- Six different colors of construction paper or different color paper ads
Directions:
- Pick a color of paper and cut a small circle (about 2" diameter). You may also draw a circle first with your pencil and then cut it out.
- Take the first circle and place it on another color. Holding the first circle, or glue it down with a small dab of glue, cut around the first circle, just a bit bigger (1/2" bigger for example). Repeat this process using four more different colors.
- Before you fully glue your circles together, decide whether you want to cut fringe around the circle by cutting small slits around the circle's edge.
- Arrange your circles on top of each other, small to large. Finish your flower by gluing a button to the middle of the flower or even a recycled foil (gum wrapper) circle.
- For the stem, cut a thin strip of green construction paper or recycled greenish paper. Cut a leaf or two and glue to the stem.
Watch this project at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aNRHsAWI0U&list=PLMEg2Dd0dSFctLfDQxsL5…
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Supplies:
- Epsom salt
- Hot water
- Jar
- Measuring cup
- Food coloring (optional)
- Spoon
- Bowl or cup for mixing
- Sand or small pebbles
Directions:
- You will need equal parts salt and water, you can decide how much based on the size of your jar. Measure out the salt and add it to your jar.
- Measure out the same amount of water and add to your mixing bowl or cup. If you are adding food coloring, put a few drops in the water and mix with your spoon.
- Pour colored water into jar with salt.
- Mix for 1-2 minutes.
- Add a tiny bit of sand or a pebble or two for the crystals to grow on.
- Put your jar in the fridge or, to jump start the process, put it in the freezer for 10 minutes before moving it into the fridge over night.
- Pour out the solution to reveal your crystals!
Watch this project at: https://youtu.be/e-OZVxuchkU