Wizard Set

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household supplies

Why

Kids imitate story and movie characters with this Wizard Set! Make several as gifts, or create them with guests at a magic-theme birthday party.

Steps

  1. 1. To create the wizard hat: Use Crayola® Scissors to cut a large piece of black construction paper into the shape of a capital D. With Crayola Metallic Colored Pencils and Crayola Metallic FX Crayons, draw stars, half moons, or other wizard designs on one side.
  2. 2. Turn the paper over. To roll the paper into a cone that fits your head, wrap the two pointed ends of the D toward each other. Seal the seam with clear adhesive tape.
  3. 3. Cut small pieces of metallic ribbon. Dip ribbon ends in Crayola School Glue and attach inside tip of hat. Punch holes and tie two pieces of ribbon to bottom of hat to tie under chin.
  4. 4. To create the wizard wand: Use metallic crayons to make magical designs on a long, narrow piece of black construction paper. Roll paper into a tight tube and seal with tape. Cut small pieces of metallic ribbon. Dip ends of ribbon in glue and attach inside the end of wand.
  5. 5. To create the wizard bag: Mark a border around the top and bottom edges of a black paper party bag. Draw designs and your name in metallic colors.

When & Where

"This Wizard Set taps into kids' enthusiasm for magic! They made hats, bags, and wands at a birthday party."
- Cierra A., mom of 9- and 11-year-olds.

"My kids wear their wizard hats and hold their wands while we read bedtime stories."
- Xyaire R., dad of children ages 5 and 8.

Interesting Info

The character of Merlin originated in 1136 in a story adapted from Welsh legend by Geoffrey of Monmouth. In the story, Merlin gave advice to King Arthur's father and then to King Arthur himself. Geoffrey of Monmouth later wrote another story about Merlin, giving him magical powers.

Safety Guidelines

Costumes & Masks— CAUTION: When children wear hand-crafted costumes and masks, make sure the crafts do not obstruct the child’s vision, hearing, or impede movement. Do not use feathers, fabric, or raffia on wearable costumes and masks because these items do not pass costume flammability tests. Wearable masks are those held in place on the face with elastic, yarn, or other materials. Keep away from open flames.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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