Crafts for children
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Mandalas are diagrams or symbolic representations used in Buddhism, Hinduism and other spiritual traditions. They are usually circular in shape and often vibrantly colored. They were traditionally used for focusing attention onto spiritual matters, creating a sacred space, seeking guidance and, in some...
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Do you want to learn how to make a truly original rose? With just a little plasticine in different colors you'll be able to make this beautiful flower, an ideal gift for a parent or a friend. If you have ten minutes to spare and love to make art hands-on, get to work! Learn a new craft technique right now...
Are you a Minions fan? If you can't get enough of those little yellow characters and feel like making all sorts of Minion objects, you've come to the right place. Minion fever is spreading like wildfire. They've now even got their own movie, having parted ways with Gru, the villain who brought them fame...
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Want to make Minion crafts? If you're a big fan of these small yellow characters, you will love to make endless Minion-shaped objects. If this is the case, this box is built with cardboard tubes and EVA foam. Interested? The answer is probably yes, so go ahead and follow our OneHowTo step-by-step guide...
Kinetic sand is a kind of moldable sand that is 2% polymer and 98% sand. With this composition, it becomes extremely easy and fun to shape and mold it. It is non-toxic, mess-free and easy to clean up too. Whether you are a kid or an adult, it can keep you happily occupied for several hours. The only hard...
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You do not know how to decorate the table? Do you want some original direction? Here you have the solution! On OneHowTo, we teach you how to make pasta decorations you can use as a table centerpiece to decorate. It is an easy craft and the result will blow you away. You can create different decorative...
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If you like, or want to learn to work with Fimo clay or plasticine, please try this. These step by step instructions on how to make a face out of clay can help you get started, and before long, you'll be creating your own.
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God’s Eye craft is also known as Ojo de Dios or Eye of God. It is a primitive form of start weaving and is also a primitive form of the dreamcatcher. It is woven in bright colors, in single or multiple hues. It is said to serve as God’s eye to watch over babies and to bring good luck. It is a very easy craft...
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One of the most spectacular things you can build in your home is a volcano. It may seem impossible but anybody can make a volcano with a little time and the right materials. Making a volcano at home can be done in many different ways depending on the density or consistency you want to give the lava, the...
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Do you want to learn how to reuse old materials? In this article we show you how to make an airplane with an old clothespin or peg . It is a quick and easy craft to do that requires little material. Kids will really like this activity and you're teaching them how to recycle and make toys with recycled...
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Want to have fun with your kids doing an economical, easy craft, which you and your kids can play with? You just need a clear plastic glove, like those you can get at the supermarkets or petrol stations and something to fill it With. You can make a very funny fish from this glove. Follow these instructions...
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Making homemade weapons is a perfect entertainment for children, that will not only spend all afternoon playing with the toy, but will also love actually making the toy.
These small weapons are very easy to make and can be made with waste material that you can find at home, so you can show your children...
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In this experiment you'll learn to create a small version of a cannon that can throw projectiles several feet away. This experiment must be done with the heads of the matchsticks and therefore implies manipulating fire, so you need to be very cautious to avoid burns. To create it you basically need...
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We all like dressing up to spend a great day at a fancy dress party or simply like making toy accessories to spend our free time doing something creative with our children. One of the things we can make are easy paper claws for each finger. These are perfect to simulate a monster's or an animal's hand. To...
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Do you want to teach your children how to make animals from recycled materials? Here we show you the perfect craft made from walnut shells. Here we show how you can make a turtle from nuts, but there are many more animals you can create, let your imagination run wild, and make different animals. It's...
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Do you want to learn how to reuse old materials? In this article we show you how to make a butterfly from a peg. It is a quick and easy craft to do that requires little material. Kids will really like this activity and the best part is that you're teaching them how to recycle and make toys from recycled...
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In this video you're going to see how to blow eggs without breaking the shell. Basically, you need to make two small holes on each end of the egg and then blow through one of the holes so that the white and yolk come through the other side. This happens because when the air goes in the egg, the pressure...
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OneHowto would like to show you the basic steps to draw a violin, a string instrument made out of wood. Following these easy instructions, you'll be able to use the drawing to decorate, paint with your children or play games with small kids.
Way too often, toys are bought, used for a few days and then thrown away, only to end up in a landfill for hundreds of years. Instead of giving in to your child's next tantrum, why don´t you tell him that instead of buying a toy, you'll make one together! Making toys using recycled materials can be a lot...
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Salt dough is an alternative to clay or Plasticine which is very economical as it can be made at home with products that are commonly found in the kitchen like flour, salt and water. This type of paste can be molded and used in different crafts. You only need a little imagination and time. When you...
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Glue paste is usually used as adhesive paste or glue, specially for handcraft. It is made with a base of flour and water, and is very resistant, especially to stick material such as paper and cardboard, although it doesn't work on plastic. It's very useful to do children's activities, as it's a non-toxic...
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Music is a magical discovery for young children. It's something which we as humans respond to innately. From a very young age kids will bang their spoon on sippy cups, shake rattles or even make singing noises. For some this can lead to a fulfilling life of musical exploration. For others, it might just...
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