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Fireworks tube painting

A toilet roll tube cut into fringe that stamps out bursts like fireworks.

Fireworks tube painting
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$0 to $2
SummerDollar storeRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Cut the fringe
    1

    Cut the fringe

    Grown-up step: Cut slits 2 inches deep all around 1 end of each tube.

  2. Step 2: Fan it out
    2

    Fan it out

    Push the fringe flat so it looks like a flower.

  3. Step 3: Dip it
    3

    Dip it

    Press the fringe into paint.

  4. Step 4: Stamp
    4

    Stamp

    Let your toddler press it on paper and lift. Boom.

  5. Step 5: Layer colors
    5

    Layer colors

    Stamp over each other with the other colors.

Edie's tip

Dark paper makes the colors pop like the real sky.

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