Glittery Holiday Centerpiece

crayola supplies

No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Model Magic® Fusion™

household supplies

aluminum foil
cookie cutters
toothpicks - wooden
rolling pin
ribbon
foam pieces
recycled CD
wire

Why

Make a glittery centerpiece with dramatic flair for your winter holiday table! The whole family can join in on the decorating fun.

Steps

1. Make your holiday centerpiece in any holiday theme. Use your imagination and craft materials to suit! Here is how the stately tree in the picture was made.
2. Roll out slabs of Gold Glimmer, Red Sparkle, and Silver Crystal colors of Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ compound. Cut out at least 15 shapes with holiday cookie cutters. Set them aside to dry for 3 days.
3. Wrap a 14-inch or larger foam cone in silver ribbon or aluminum foil. Glue in place with Crayola School Glue.
4. Arrange several CDs into a platform to fit under the cone. Roll or press a red Fusion slab that is wider than the base of your cone. Form scallops or other decorative edges. Press on top of the CDs. Then press the cone on top of the base.
5. If you like, add feathers for a soft touch around the bottom. For glittery highlights, "ice" your dry holiday shapes and the base with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glitter.
6. Use glue, bits of toothpicks, or wire to attach shapes to the cone. Be imaginative with their placement. If you have stars, put one on top for a traditional look. Air-dry the glue.
7. Surround your tree with festive greens, holiday ribbon, or little gift boxes decorated with Fusion compound. This project makes a great holiday gift, too!

When & Where

"We made two of these centerpieces and placed them on the mantel in front of the mirror. They really add sparkle to our holiday décor. "
- Celeste V., mother of 13-year-old.

"Our theme this year was gingerbread. We cut out gingerbread people from terra cotta Fusion compound, decorated them with Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint, and added them to the cone. They looked great! "
- Molly L., mother of 9-year-old.

Interesting Info

More than 30 million Christmas trees are harvested every year in the United States.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

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.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points