MELTED BEAD OLYMPIC MEDALS Pony beads (Colors: translucent yellow, clear, and either an orange or brown. Also include blue, black, red and green.) Ribbon (with red, white and blue stripes.) Muffin/ Whoopee-Pie tin Dremel drill INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Place a single layer of pony beads inside a muffin tin. Color of beads according to which medal you are making (for example: yellow beads for the gold medal.) I used a whoopie-pie tin for this project and it worked great! 2) Make sure to leave space in the middle of each muffin cup for beads that will create the “Olympic rings.” For this you must use the colors: blue, black, red, yellow and green. 3) Once you have arranged the beads for each medal, place the tin in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. (Oven temperatures may vary, so be sure to stay near your kitchen and periodically check on the status of the beads. You do not want them to burn.) You may notice a slight aroma as the beads begin to melt. Turn on your oven fan and open some windows to help flush out any unwanted smells. 4) Using oven mittens, take the muffin tin out of the oven and set aside to cool. 5) Once completely cooled, you will be able to scoop out the hardened plastic without any problem. SOURCE: FEELINCRAFTY.WORDPRESS.COM
7) Once the hole has been placed in each medal, attach your red, white, and blue ribbon. Add a knot at the end. 8) Now your medals are complete. Hooray! The only thing left to do is recreate the medal ceremony in your living room. Make sure you have a copy of the Star-Spangled Banner to play in the background!
OLYMPIC RINGS WIND CHIME SUPPLIES:
Pony beads (colors: translucent yellow, clear, and either an orange or brown. Also include blue, black, red and green.) Ribbon (with red, white and blue stripes.) A decorative straw (a stick or pencil will work well, too.) Thread/ yarn 1) Place a single layer of pony beads inside a muffin tin. Color of beads according to which Olympic ring you are making (for example: green beads for the green Olympic ring.) 2) Be sure to leave a center circle in the muffin cup to add clear or translucent beads. This will act as a sun catcher for your wind chimes.
3) Once you have arranged the beads for each medal, place the tin in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. (Oven temperatures may vary, so be sure to stay near your kitchen and periodically check on the status of the beads. You do not want them to burn.) There is a slight aroma as the beads begin to melt. Turn on your oven fan and open some windows to help flush out any unwanted smell. 4) Using oven mittens take the muffin tin out of the oven and let it cool.
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6) Now it’s time to make the hole in each of your medals. Using a Dremel drill, place one hole above the Olympic rings pattern, near the top of your medal. Do not attempt to use a heavy-duty utility drill. This type of a project requires a drill that can be delicately controlled.
5) Once completely cooled you will be able to scoop out the hardened plastic without any problem. 6) Now it’s time to make the hole in each of your Olympic rings. Using a Dremel drill, place one hole near the top of your ring. Do not attempt to use a heavy-duty utility drill. This type of a project requires a drill that can be delicately controlled. 7) Once the hole has been placed, attach thread or yarn to each ring and tie the chimes to a decorative straw or stick. 8) Tie a red, white and blue ribbon to the ends of the decorative straw, creating a loop that will aid in hanging your Olympic rings wind chime. 9) Now it’s time to find the perfect place to display this patriotic craft. Whether on your porch or in your house, everyone will know exactly who you’re rooting for. GO USA! JULY/AUGUST 2016
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