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A 5–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Beads, Dish Soap, and Water.

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    Make Pipe Cleaner Star Bubble Wands

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Make the star

    May need grown-up help
    Bend one pipecleaner around the star cookie cutter to give it a star shape.

    Step 2: Twist star together

    Twist the two ends of the star-shaped pipe cleaner together

    Step 3: Attach the handle

    May need grown-up help
    Bend the second pipecleaner in half. Then, twist it together onto the free ends of the star. Ask an adult for help, if needed.

    Step 4: Bead the handle

    Add beads onto the handle.

    Step 5: Loop the end

    Make a loop on the end so that beads do not fall off. Make sure to twist it tight.

    Step 6: Make the bubble solution

    May need grown-up help
    Mix together - 4 cups water - 2-3 tablespoons light corn syrup until combined. Then, slowly stir in the dish soap. Let it rest. The longer you let it rest, the better bubbles it will make. Wait at least 30 minutes if you can, ideally overnight.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Beads
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Dish Soap
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Water
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Corn Syrup
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pipe Cleaners
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Cookie Cutters
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Wash the cookie cutters before putting them away.
    • A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
      Where they belong:

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