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Christmas Activity

Paper Ball Christmas Hangers

Suitable for:

Primary levels

Materials:

Paper Balls, Zart School Colours Paint, Posca Pen, Metallic Pen, Beads, Beading Wire & a Needle.

How to Make Paper Ball Christmas Hangers:

  1. Choose one of each size ball to paint in Christmas colours such as red, green and white. Set aside to dry.
  2. Use a Posca Pen to create a pattern on and around each coloured ball.
  3. Use a Metallic Pen to add highlights to the patterns.
  4. Thread three small beads on to a length of Beading Wire and loop the end of the wire to secure the beads.
  5. Thread a needle with the length of Beading Wire and push the needle through the smallest Paper Ball.
  6. Repeat a pattern of three beads and one Paper Ball until all four Paper Balls are threaded on to the length of Beading Wire.
  7. Finish with four beads looping the wire through the last bead to secure the length of decorated balls.
  8. Hang the decorations around the classroom.

 

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