Craft Activities for Kids

Making A Silk Screen Unit – First of all, it is necessary to make a wooden frame to hold the screen. This is made from 2 in. wide by I in. deep white pine wood. You will require two pieces 24 in. long and two pieces I 2 in. long. To make the frame, you should assemble the four pieces …

Making a Sheet of Paper – It would be rather good fun to make a sheet of paper for ourselves, using some waste paper in place of the fibrous substance. Tear up a few sheets of scrap paper and make pulp of this by shredding it into the smallest pieces. Put these in a bowl of hot water and let …

Making a Pair of Stilts – Most boys have seen clowns perched high up in the air on long legs, doing their turn in the circus ring. They can get up to the most extraordinary antics with absolute safety. You can copy these incredible figures by making a pair of slits for yourself and can learn to walk and even …

Make a Glider – Gliding is one of the most popular sports just now, and a great number of clubs have been formed to give members an opportunity of enjoying this healthy pastime. Gliding is the science of riding on air currents and the following shows you how to construct a model glider, based on the full sized aircraft. The …

Make a Bow and Arrow – Whilst on the subject of hunting, it naturally follows that the other ancient type of weapon should be mentioned. Bows and arrows have been one of the man’s best friend throughout the ages and here is a detailed description of exactly how a bow and arrow can be made. First of all, let us …

Lamp Making – Most boys have a pretty good knowledge as to how modern electric lighting works and are very useful with their hands in repairing a fuse or wiring a lamp. When you are doing jobs of this kind, always take the greatest care. See that the power is switched off, the wiring is new and not frayed, and …

Jug Table Lamp – A glass or china jug can make a most shapely and attractive base for a table lamp and fashioning this will give you endless pleasure. Select your jug, with an eye to its artistic appearance and follow the instructions. First of all, you must find a cork that fits the jug really tightly and see that …

Jack in the Box – A toy, particularly one that has some action in it, is always most suitable for a present. It would be a good idea to make this jolly jack in the box yourself and give it to one of your friends for a birthday present. The box itself is made from a tin container that has …

Dracula – Horror Face Make Up – You feel yourself turning into a vampire: your teeth begin to grow, your skin becomes pallid and everyone runs in terror!    

Doll Face Painting – Here is a living porcelain doll with big black eyes, rosy cheeks and a little rosebud mouth.