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Papier mache Club
The name of Hanuman makes us think of sheer physical strength. The club was the dreaded weapon with which this faithful devotee of Rama defeated his enemies. So, here’s a chance to make your own club and have a swinging time during Dussehra. Papier mache Club [Illustrations by Shiju George] You will need: Balloon, waste paper, adhesive, chart paper, blade and paints. Step 1: Mix the adhesive with water and make it watery....
Sock Doll
Line up a few of these dolls on a windowsill or mantel, and you’re guaranteed to spread cheer to family and guests alike. Sock Doll [Illustrations by Shinod AP] The things you need: Cotton socks Pieces of foam A few rubber bands Red and black paint Scissors Step 1: Fill a cotton sock three quarters of the way with the foam pieces. Secure it by tying a rubber band at the end of the filling....
The Unbreakable Match
The Unbreakable Match [Illustrations by Shiju George] All you need is: One handkerchief with a hem. Two wooden matches or toothpicks. Step 1: Hide a toothpick in the hem of a handkerchief. Display the handkerchief, and several other toothpicks you have brought with you. Then, have a volunteer point to one of the toothpicks. Step 2: Pick up the toothpick they chose, place it in the center of the handkerchief, and roll the handkerchief up with the chosen toothpick in its center....
The Magical Paper Pipe Stand
You don’t know what to do with that old magazine, the plastic box or that empty tin? Why don’t you do some magic, like Kusum did. Make a beautiful paper pipe stand with these ready-to-throw materials. As we all know, cutting and gluing is great fun! The Magical Paper Pipe Stand [Illustrations by Kusum Chamoli] THE THINGS YOU NEED One or two old colour magazines with thick shiny paper. An empty tin or plastic box....
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are very easy to make and you can make use of the things lying at your home. The things you need: Old greeting card. Crayons. Pencil and eraser. Scissors. Step 1 Take an old greeting card. On the inside, draw a carrot on it. Now cut it in the same shape. Use a greeting card that is made of thick paper so that your bookmark does not fold or crack easily. Step 2 To make a colourful bookmark, use paints, crayons or colour pencils on the plain side of the card....
Stage Surprises – A Party Game
Here’s a great game when you have several kids around. Whether it’s two children at home or ten at a birthday party, Stage Surprises is great fun. Write the names of animals or objects on slips of paper. Put the slips in a shoe box. Place the shoe box in the centre, with the children seated around in a circle. Now, play “passing the parcel” passing a cushion to music. Whenever the music stops, the child with the cushion in her hand may pick up a slip....
The Green Family
The Green Family [Illustrations by Shinod AP] Want to have a family of your own? A green family? All it takes is a little water and sunshine to entice this green family to spread its roots! The things you need: Empty containers of different sizes Wheat seeds Soil Water Poster colours Brush Step 1: Fill three-fourths of all the containers with garden soil. Step 2: Spread a handful of wheat seeds on the soil....
Unusual Fish
Unusual Fish [Illustrations by Anup Singh] All you need is: Square sheet of paper. Colours. Fold the paper as shown in each of the figures. There it is, draw an eye and your unique fish is ready. It’s so simple that you could make a whole family of fish in just a few minutes.
Be Bubbly
Making bubbles is really easy and so magical. All you need is: A short piece of wire. Half a teaspoon of washing powder or detergent. A cup of water. Step 1: Make a loop in the wire as shown in figure 2. Step 2: Prepare a soap solution by mixing the detergent in the water. Step 3: Dip the loop in the soapy solution and blow into the loop from a distance. See the bubbles grow into a rainbow globe....
Steamer
This is an eco-friendly steamer, it runs on water. Get together with your friends and have a good time making them. Steamer [Illustrations by Shinod AP] The things you need: A soapdish An empty tin can Candle Matchbox A piece of thin wire A metal cap Step 1: Take the cover of a soapdish (one without any holes) and make two holes on parallel sides as shown in the figure....