How To Make A Mask

by howtomakestuff Posted on May 27th, 2004

Paper plate masks:
Paper plates are one of the simplest and most effective mask making materials for children, especially young ones!
Materials:
Paper plates
Scissors
Pencil or marker
Stapler
Tape
Other decorating materials you can think of (like fabric, glitter, etc)
Instructions:
First supply 3 sturdy paper plates per child, and, if possible, little bowls too. The first task is to decide whether you [...]

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How To Make a Duck Flute

by howtomakestuff Posted on November 6th, 2003

Materials:
Plastic Straw
Instructions:
Flatten a plastic straw at one end and cut it to make a double reed. Blow through the straw with the reed completely in your mouth to make a duck flute. Use what you know about sound vibrations to change the pitch of the flute. How can you make a second straw of a [...]

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How To Make Maori Poi

by howtomakestuff Posted on October 27th, 2003

Here’s an easy way to make poi similar to those that the Maori use in their poi dances.
Materials:
Red, white and black wool or other kind of strong yarn or string
Newspaper
Colored paper, cut to 12-15″ square
Plastic wrap or Plastic supermarket bags, cut to doubled 12-15″ square
Scissors
Instructions:
Measure your yarn into 3 or 4 pieces, which are each [...]

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