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Gouldian Finch Special

Kids DIY Magazine CreativKits’ Gouldian Finch Special is proudly hosted by

Instein, the Artsy, Maker, Outdoorsy, Scientist & Sewist

1. Weave your own Eco-baskets Introduction Things you will need Instructions

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2. Grow your Sparkling Crystals 08 Introduction

08/09 Things you will need 10 Instructions 11 3. Make a Stunning Sunprint Introduction

Things you will need Instructions

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4. Make Shiny Glass Stone Art Introduction

Things you will need Instructions

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Art Craft, Combo and Plus Kits

Art Craft, Combo and Plus Kits

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Weave your own Eco-baskets

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Grow your Sparkling Crystals

Science, Combo and Plus Kits

Science and Plus Kits

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Make a Stunning Sunprint

Make Shiny Glass Stone Art

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There are 3 kinds of baskets: Coiled, Twined, or Woven. Know the difference? Scan the barcode.

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Weave your own Eco-baskets

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You might wanna get your baskets ready for the Easter!

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Weave your own Eco-baskets What’s in the Basket Making Kit?

2 x Felt Cut-outs

2 x Basket Templates Able to finish 2 baskets of 14cm diameter

1 x Glue pack

1 x Child-friendly Needle

7 x Spools of Coloured Yarn

WARNING: FOR AGES OVER 5. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS. ADULT GUIDANCE IS RECOMMENDED. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. FOLLOW THEM AND KEEP THEM AS REFERENCE. COLOURS AND CONTENTS MAY VARY FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED.

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Instructions

Your Yarn Basket

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Ran out of basket templates? Use paper plates! Watch this video. https://youtu.be/ZhAqPwx97jo

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Grow your Sparkling Crystals

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Add some dazzle in your room!

Scan & Read interesting facts about Crystals 9 of 24

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Grow your Sparkling Crystals What’s in the Sparkling Crystals Kit?

WARNING: This is not a toy. This is intended to be an educational kit which demonstrates a science principle in a fun way. All assembly and operation of the project should be done and supervised by an adult or aged 14 and up. Read all instructions before you start. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard. This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully.

CAUTION! Contains some chemicals that are classified as safety hazards. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. Do not allow chemicals to come into contact with any part of the body, particularly the mouth and eyes. Keep small children and animals away from experiments. Store the chemicals out of reach of small children.

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FIRST AID If chemical or solution contacts skin, immediately rinse with soap and water. If chemical or solution contacts eye, immediately rinse with large amount of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention. If chemical is inhaled, breathe fresh air. If symptom occurs, seek medical attention. If chemical or crystal, or solution is swallowed, immediately rinse mouth with water, drink large quantity of milk or water, and seek medical attention or call your poison control centre.

CONTENTS 1 x large bag containing white crystals* (a base compound called Monoammonium Phosphate), 3 x small bag containing coloured crystal seeding mixture*, 1 x container, 1 x seeding spoon, detailed instructions.

Also needed, but not included in this kit: a jar of steaming hot water, an apron, protective goggles, and rubber gloves. *Important Remarks: 1. The different coloured seeding mixtures contain the following chemicals: White seeding: Aluminium Potassium Sulphate. Blue seeding: Aluminium Potassium Sulphate, Sodium Chloride & Brilliant Blue FCF. Red seeding: Aluminium Potassium Sulphate & Amaranth. Please be aware that the red and blue seeding mixtures are intense colours. While they help produce beautiful crystals, take care not to spill any coloured solution or seeding mixture! While any stains on your skin would be temporary, they may leave permanent stains on some clothing or surfaces. Therefore, please wear an apron and washing up gloves when handling coloured seeding mixtures. Cover the work surface with old newspaper, and clean it after the experiment. Dispose of the coloured solution and unused seeding mixtures properly, to avoid staining the washing sink/drain.

2. The white crystal compound (Monoammonium Phosphate) is hygroscopic: it tends to "capture"humidity contained in the air, and this phenomenon creates links between crystals. The material may become hard (due to caking), but can very easily be separated afterwards, rather like sugar.

Your Instructions Your Crystals

A. INSTRUCTIONS Adult supervision is required at all times. Take great care with hot water and solutions. Be careful when handling your crystals, as the spines are very sharp and easily broken!

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Fun Video to learn how to grow crystals using this kit. https://youtu.be/ngv2IxtFXFE

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What are your sun memories?

Save them with a Sunprint!

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Make a Stunning Sunprint

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Make a Stunning Sunprint What’s included in Sunprint Kit?

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Not suitable for kids under 3 yrs. Adult guidance is recommended. Read the instructions before use. Follow them and keep them as reference for future use. Colours and contents may vary from those illustrated.

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Instructions •

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this video on how to make a Sunprint. https://youtu.be/_7rNd2hVhwo Step 1: Open the kit and get ready Open the Sunprint kit, take out the acrylic sheet and a single sheet of Sunprint paper. Make sure you keep rest of the sheets in the packet to avoid exposing them to sunlight.

Step 2: Place leaves or objects Put down the Sunprint sheet flat on the floor and place the acrylic sheet on the top. If you chose flat objects to print then place them between the paper and acrylic sheets. If you chose 3D objects then put the acrylic sheet on the paper first and then put the objects on the top.

Step 3: Expose them to Sunlight Expose the whole assembly to the

sunlight for 3-5 mins. and notice the sun print paper changing colour to light blue.

You should be able to see the print of the chosen object appearing on the paper.

Step 4: Give it a water bath Take the paper to a water tray and dip the paper in water for 1 min. You will observe the Sunprint turning dark blue.

Now take the paper out of water and pat dry with a towel.

Step 5: Iron your Sunprint Flatten the paper by either putting it in a thick book for a couple of days or ironing it between two kitchen towels.

Congratulations, your own sun print masterpiece is now Ready!

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Make Shiny Glass Stone Art

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones!

Hmm...

They can make Glass Stone Art though!

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

How are glass marbles made?

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Make Shiny Glass Stone Art What’s in the Glass Stone Art Kit?

10 x Small Glass Stones

20 x Decorative Papers

20 Backing Sheeting

50 ml Craft Glue

4 x Large Glass Stones

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME INCLUDING USE OF GLASS AND GLUE. IF THE GLASS BREAKS THEN HANDLE THE PIECES WITH CARE TO AVOID SKIN CUTS.

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Your Instructions (included)

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how is Glass made. https://youtu.be/UOwk2QIfDqY

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Gouldian Flinch - Australian Rainbow Bird

The Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould’s finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird which is native to Australia.

Both boys and girls are brightly coloured with black, green, yellow, and red markings. The girls tend to be less brightly coloured. One major difference between them is that the boys’ chest is purple, while the girls’ is a lighter mauve.

Once found across northern Australia in their millions, in recent decades the population of the Gouldian Finch, has declined dramatically to an estimated 2,500 adults only. The species now only occurs in the Kimberley and the Northern Territory, although it is occasionally recorded in Queensland. Help protect them!

Adult Size: 5 to 6 inches Age: 6 to 8 years Total World Population: 2,500 years Food: Grass, Seeds, Insects, Fruits and Vegetables 22 of 24

Credits & References “Basket facts for kids” is sourced from www.kids.kiddle.co “Plate Weaving | Crafts for Kids” published by Make•Film•Play on YouTube “Crystal facts for kids” is sourced from www.kids.kiddle.co “4M Kidzlabs Crystal Growing” published by Kiddie Things on YouTube “Sunprint Paper Nature Art” is sourced from www.runwildmychild.com “Sun Prints” was published by Breezy Broadcasts on YouTube “Magic of Making - Glass Marbles” published by magicofmaking on YouTube “How is glass made?” published by Mystery Doug on YouTube “Australia Word Search” was sourced from www.allfreeprintable.com “2020 Australian Calendar” was sourced from www.timeanddate.com “Gouldian Flinch” was sourced from www.wikipedia.org Name:

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