Cool Indian Corn Magnets
This Thanksgiving, dress up your fridge with a fun magnet project!
By Grace Dioguardo from Parents Magazine
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Materials
Kid-friendly scissors
12-inch chenille stem
11mm tri-beads in red, gold, orange, and clear
Raffia
Tacky glue
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Step 1
Cut the chenille stem in half and form an X. Wrap one stem around the center of the X twice, leaving a short length of the stem. Bend the three remaining stems to form an Indian corn shape.
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Step 2
String beads on each of the three long stems, alternating colors. Bend the end of each stem to secure.
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Step 3
Knot a piece of raffia around the short stem. Glue a magnet to the back.
SAFETY NOTE: Beads and magnets pose a hazard to children under age 3.
Copyright © 2004. Used with permission from the November 2004 issue of Parents magazine.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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