If you soak these craft sticks for 24 hours, or boil them for 15 minutes, they become bendable, pliable. To make the cuff small enough, a jelly jar had the smallest curve circumference. DO NOT USE slopped glasses like the one pictured above. STRAIGHT sided glasses, mugs, or jars work better for a consistent curve. Too big, and the cuff falls right off your wrist. They are still bendy when dry, so don't worry about making them "too small"--smaller the better.
Dry for 24 hours, then write a statement word with regular Elmer's white glue. Let dry. Rub wood stain over craft stick, let dry, and finish with protective clear coat.
Permanent sharpie markers also work to decorate, but bleed into wood...paint, decoupage with pretty paper, lots of options!
Making wrist cuffs for Mother's Day craft with seminary students!
My favorite is "WOW" or "MOM" depending on which way you read it.
Other suggestions: wise, grace, lovely, gorgeous, faithful, vibrant, friendly, peace, courage, truthful, virtue...
2 comments:
I like this idea too. Minus the stain this might work for primary children. Or even summer fun with the children. Family reunion?!?
Cute!
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