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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

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2. Grow your Sparkling Crystals 08 Introduction

08/09 Things you will need 10 Instructions 11 3. Create your own Tornado Introduction

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4. French Knit your Butterfly Introduction

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Art, Craft 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 Art, Craft, Combo and Plus Kits

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Create your own Tornado

French Knit your Butterfly

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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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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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Wind in a Tornado can reach 5 times faster than a your dad’s car 12 of 24

Create your own Tornado

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Create your own Tornado What’s included in Tornado Kit? 2L Clear Soda Bottle (Not included)

2 x 1.5V AA Batteries (Not included)

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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D. ASSEMBLY 1. Thread the motor wires through the holes in the base cover as shown. Push the motor, with the spindle facing up, into the opening of the base cover. Around the motor spindle there should be a red water-resistant ring. The spindle has been treated with water-resistant oil, and may be slightly greasy.

2. Place the bottle holder over the motor and use two screws to secure it. Be sure to screw them in tight: there should be no gap between the bottle holder and the base cover.

3. Turn over the base cover so that the ON/OFF switch opening is face-down. Place the base next to the base cover, with the ON/OFF switch pointing towards it. Take a wire from the motor and the same coloured wire from the battery case and insert both into one of the terminal holes next to the switch. Secure both wires with a terminal cap. Repeat with the other two wires in the other terminal hole.

4. Connect the base and the base cover, making sure the wires are kept inside, by using three screws on the underside of the base.

5. Turn the finished base upright. Push the propeller onto the motor spindle.

Congratulations! Your Tornado Maker is ready.

Your Instructions

Your Tornado Maker

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Fun Video to learn how to build your Tornado Maker. https://youtu.be/YcYtzYg7eTA

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French Knit your Butterfly

French Fries are actually from Belgium!

Scan the barcode below and know the facts!

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Do French Fries Really Come From France??

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French Knit your Butterfly What’s in the French Knitting kit?

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME INCLUDING USE OF NEEDLE. PLEASE KEEP THE INSTRUCTIONS FURTHER FUTURE REFERENCES.

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Your Instructions (included)

Butterfly Knit

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to do French Knitting. https://youtu.be/p-mH-3zB84k

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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!

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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 “Tornadoes 101” published by National Geographic on YouTube “Kidzlabs Tornado Maker” was published by Kiddie Things on YouTube “French Fries From France?” published by www.wonderopolis.org on YouTube “How To Do: French Knitting” published by The Knitting Network on YouTube “Australia Crossword” was sourced from Denise Southerland “2020 Australian Calendar” was sourced from www.timeanddate.com “Gouldian Flinch” was sourced from www.wikipedia.org

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Answer Key: Aussie Crossword

Scanning QR code from a Smart Phone or Tablet:

Step 1: Open up the camera app on your Smartphone and hold it up to the QR code (like the one on the right) Step 2: Your device will automatically recognize the QR code and provide you with an on-screen notification.

Step 3: Tap the notification to be taken to the destination of the QR code.

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Just use your Smart phone camera!

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