MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS: LEARNS ONLINE
PAPER TUBE BEADS + HANDMADE JEWELRY
01.
WHAT IS MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS?
INTRO VIDEO
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WHAT ARE WE DOING?
TODAY’S ACTIVITY
Today, we are going to create large paper beads.
We will take toilet paper rolls, paper, and string to make a statement necklace.
The great thing about this project is these are items you have at home. You can use any kind of paper, newspapers, post-its, old maps and junk mail.
By using unneeded materials, it’s great for the environment because :
- Keep objects and materials out of the LANDFILLS.
- They forces us CREATIVELY THINK about the things we don’t want.
- They are a RESOURCE to the Arts. A resource is something that is important, useful, or meaningful.
03.
WHAT WILL WE NEED?
MATERIALS
- Scissors
- Paper Tubes
- Colored Paper
Use any of these materials you can find!
- Glue (or IY Glue!)
- String
- Cardboard
- Markers
- Pencils
- Paint + Brushes
- Tape
- Plastic Wrap
- Old T-Shirt
- Decorative Materials
And here are some great places to look:
- Kitchen
- Recycling Bin
- Clean Trash
- Junk Drawers
- Deep part of closets
Click on the examples below to see pictures of what you can find!
Click on the photo to watch a youtube video on “How to Make DIY Glue”.
Remember to check in with an adult about the materials you are using! You don’t want to accidentally use an object that someone wants or needs.
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TAKE THREE TOILET PAPER ROLLS AND CUT IT IN HALF. OR TAKE ONE PAPER TOWEL ROLL, AND CUT IT INTO 6 SEGMENTS. |
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USE GLUE, TAPE, FABRIC, PAPER, MARKER, AND PAINT TO COVER YOUR BIG BEAD. |
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THEN DECORATE YOUR BEAD WITH SMALLER DETAILS.INCLUDING: SMALLER PIECES OF COLORED PAPER, PIECES OF STRING, ALUMINUM FOIL, AND ANYTHING THAT WILL ALLOW YOUR BEAD TO SPARKLE. |
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WHEN YOU’RE DONE WITH YOUR BEADS, DECIDE WHERE EACH BEAD WILL GO. WHICH ONE GOES IN THE MIDDLE? |
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CONNECT ALL YOUR BEADS WITH A PIECE OF STRING.IF YOU DON’T HAVE STRING, YOU CAN USE:
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AND WEAR YOUR STATEMENT NECKLACE PROUDLY! |
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05.
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT!
TRICKS + TIPS
Using your found materials, begin making your fabric beads and jewelry. Here’s a few hints on how to get started:
Think about MATERIAL
- What materials do you have in your space?
- You don’t have to limit yourself to decorating with paper! Try decorating your paper tube beads with aluminum foil, glitter, beads, and other kinds of materials.
Think about LENGTH
- Do you want your necklace to be short? Or do you want it to be long?
- Add more beads to make your beaded necklace longer!
06.
TEXT – EMAIL – TWITTER – INSTAGRAM
SHARE
If you have a camera take photos of your work! It’s a great way to take a break and SHARE what you’re doing with your Teacher, Family, or your Online Community.
- If you have access to a camera, take photos and send them to your teacher!
- If you or a grown up has access to social media, post your photos with the hashtag #MFTAOnline
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– The MFTA Team
