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Sun String Art
Sun String Art
Here is a lovely summer-themed craft activity to do with children aged 8 and up.
Do you know about string art? It is an activity that involves stretching thread between nails hammered into a wooden base to create beautiful designs. Here we have prepared a lovely sun model with indicated spots for hammering in the nails.
Children can enjoy varying the colors of the threads to change the colors of the sun's rays.
A lovely keepsake to make during the holidays!
To print the sun model, click here or on "Printable Template" in the third photo.
How to complete this tutorial step by step?
Materials:
To make a sun you will need :
- A wooden base (20 x 20 cm) and nails
- A hammer / mallet
- Colored embroidery threads
- Black moving eyes Ø 2.5 cm
- A sheet of thick black paper
- Adhesive dots
- A pair of scissors
Step 1:
To begin, print the sun template here.
Place the template on the wooden support and secure it with a few pieces of tape.
Note: check that the wall mount located behind the wooden support is oriented in the right direction!
Step 2:
WARNING this step may require the assistance of an adult.
Drive the nails using a mallet/hammer by following the template.
Note: the wood of our supports for string art is very soft, allowing children to easily drive the nails without needing to hit too hard with the mallet/hammer.
Step 3:
WARNING this step may require the help of an adult.
In total, 60 nails will be hammered corresponding to the 60 circles of the model!
Step 4:
Then remove the paper template from the support to reveal the nails embedded.
Step 5:
With a yellow skein, make a double knot around a first nail located in the central circle.
Step 6:
Then "weave" the thread, making sure to stretch it between the nails located all around the central circle.
Wrap the thread several times around the nails to add volume.
Once the area is well covered, tie a knot around a nail to finish.
Step 7:
Repeat these steps for each ray of the sun, varying the colors.
Step 8:
Once the sun rays are finished, you should get a result similar to this!
Step 9:
Stick the Ø 2.5 cm movable eyes at the center of the sun using adhesive dots.
Step 10:
Cut out a mouth shape from a black sheet, then stick it on with an adhesive dot.
The products used:
The products used:
3,59€ (either 0,36 € / pc)
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