How to Make Cool Stuff
Hanukkah is just days away. And, with the beginning of Hanukkah comes the lighting of the candles. How about making a unique and creative Menorah yourself? Don’t think you can? Well, take a look at the following 15 Hanukkah Menorah Crafts I found on the internet. All are amazing and you are sure to love them all. Some are easier than others, but surely you can find one that will meet your needs…. and you will enjoy making them yourself no doubt.
I have a fun craft for you…. it is a Thanksgiving craft. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Mayflower Walnut Boat. This boat will actually float. So, it is a craft that will not only be a ton of fun making, but will also be loads of fun playing with. You will need a bit of help from an adult. Have an adult break open the walnut with a nutcracker. It needs to be broken in half…. not crushed. So, an adult will be able to help you with this. Let’s get started with this fun craft…. grab the materials needed and we will get to it.
I have a fun clay activity for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Clay Birds…. or really any Clay Animal you would like to make. The only material you will need for this craft is clay…. that’s it. The first sight of clay as it is taken from a crock or plastic bag is enough to get kids interested. Show them to roll, flatten, remove air bubbles, and what to do so the clay will not dry too fast and crack. This first clay project serves to give kids experience with the clay, and incidentally endears it to them. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.
I have a fun and creative craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Clay Pinch Pot. Actually, in this post I don’t show you how to make this pot step-by-step…. instead I just direct you. This way you are using your own creative juices to make this clay pinch pot yourself. Use the image and instructions below to give direction on how to make your own Clay Pinch Pot. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.
Today I’m going to be showing you how to make a Tricorn Hat Badge. The Tricorn Hat was a very popular hat in the 18th Century. The turned-up portions of the brim formed gutters that directed rainwater away from the wearer’s face, depositing most of it over his shoulders. Well, in this post I’m going to show you had to make this style Hat into a brooch that you can wear. Because we’ll use oven-hardening polymer clay you’ll need a little help from an adult.
Black History Month will be coming to a close in the next couple of days. With that being said…. I thought we could use this opportunity to make a craft for Black History Month. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Wooden Beads Bracelet with an African Mask Charm. The bracelet turns out just absolutely beautiful…. it truly does. And, when using the ochre paint it ages the charm to give it an authentic look. Because we’ll use oven-hardening polymer clay for the mask, you’ll need a little help from an adult. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
Do you like the Sailor Moon cartoon? If so, then I have a fun craft for you today. In this post I will show you how to make a Sailor Moon Wand from the Sailor Moon cartoon. Isn’t that a treat? The craft is not complicated at all and it is a ton of fun. Made with Play Dough and a Crystal this craft turns out looking exactly like the Sailor Moon Wand on TV. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started on this fun craft!!
Oh boy…. do I have a fun craft for you right now. I am going to be showing you how to make a Crab Ring out of Clay. Yep…. and it’s going to be a lot of fun. You might need a little bit of adult help as the clay will need to be baked for a little bit to harden the clay. But, other than that you should be good on your own. This crab ring will be perfect for you to wear this coming Spring….. or better yet, give it as a gift. Either way…. this crab ring is sure to be loved. So, let’s get started.
If you love sculpting with clay….. then I have a fun craft for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Bowls and Dishes made out of Clay. You will need some adult supervision for this craft as the clay will need to be baked once you have finished forming your Bowls and Dishes. Simply bake the clay according to the clay’s instructions. Are you ready to get started? Simply grab some clay and we will move on with the craft.
I have a fun craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a Whistling Birdie Toy. This Whistling Birdie toy is a traditional toy from Romania. It is common to see the children of Romania playing with a Whistling Birdie toy like the one I’m going to show you how to make today. And, believe it or not…. it will actually whistle. And, if you add a little water to the whistling birdie it will sound like it is a real bird. Because you will be using polymer clay you will need a little help from an adult. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
If you were looking for a super fun craft that turns out equally super cute…. then I have the craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Cute Fruit Pendants. These pendants are made from Polymer Clay, so they turn out really durable…. another words, they will last. Add a little paint and a couple of eye pins and you have the materials needed to do this craft. Keep in mind that the polymer clay will need to be baked, so you will need an adult for this part. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this craft started.
I have a fun and festive craft for you today. I am going to show you how to make Christmas Tree Earrings. They are perfect for a gift… imagine how excited the receiver of this gift would be. They would absolutely love them. Or, they are so beautiful…. maybe you would like to keep them for yourself. Either way…. the craft turns out lovely and perfect for this Holiday Season.
What is the most known symbol of Thanksgiving Day? The turkey, of course! Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the Turkey. So, with that being said…. today I’m going to show you how to make a Turkey Brooch perfect for Thanksgiving. What better way to show your love for the Thanksgiving Holiday than to parade around town wearing a Turkey Brooch? So, let’s get started.
Yo-yo’s have been a popular toy since the 1920’s. Kid’s love them now just as much as they loved them then. When I was a kid I use to love playing with Yo-yo’s. I actually got pretty good at it. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make your very own yo-yo. Made from Model Magic Clay and string you will be playing with your homemade Yo-yo in no time.
Do you love Halloween like I do? Do you love the dressing up and the scary Halloween characters? Well good, today I have the craft for you. Today I will show you how to make Ghost Earrings that you will surely enjoy wearing this Halloween….. and the future ones too.
I love making a big deal about Halloween…. dressing up in festive Halloween clothing and wearing funky Halloween jewelry. But, have you ever thought of doing more? Something that will undoubtedly get everyone’s attention? How about wearing blinged out Halloween Glasses? In this post I will show you how to transform everyday glasses into a fun pair of Halloween Glasses.