Moon Rock Necklace or Pendant

crayola supplies

Washable Watercolors
Washable Kid's Paint
Arts & Crafts Brushes
Model Magic®
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
yarn needle
container(s) of water
toothpicks - wooden (optional)
ribbon, string, or yarn

Why

Recycle dry Crayola Model Magic® pieces into gorgeous jewelry. Create one-of-a-kind gifts that will be worn with pride!

Steps

1. Recycle Crayola Model Magic® pieces into totally awesome projects to wear or give as gifts. Break or cut chunks into unusual shapes and sizes to make unique beads and pendants. Some surfaces will be smooth while others will be really rough, just like real moon rocks.
2. Cover your craft area with newspaper. Brush your moon rocks with paint. Use Crayola Watercolors for a textured effect, or Crayola Washable Kid's Paint for smooth moon rocks. You could also put each moon rock on a toothpick and dip it into the paint. Air-dry the pieces.
3. Dry Model Magic compound soaks up lots of paint. Add more coats to get the jewelry colors you want. Air-dry the pieces.
4. If you want to make your moon rocks shiny, brush on a glaze. Mix one part Crayola School Glue and one part water. Air-dry the moon rocks before continuing.
5. To make a necklace or medallion, ask an adult to help thread yarn or ribbon into a large yarn needle. Carefully poke the needle through your moon rocks to string them for a necklace. To make a pin or hairclip, glue a lapel pin or barrette back to the dried pieces.
6. Decorate your accessories with Crayola Glitter Glue for even more dramatic designs. Air-dry the glue before wearing.

When & Where

"This was a unique way to get everyone started with our Outer Space theme."
- Clarissa W., after-school club tutor.

"Creating gifts for shut-ins helps our Scouts gain a real awareness of their roles in our community."
- Nouke D., troop leader.

Interesting Info

The footprints left on the moon by Apollo astronauts will last thousands of years because there is no wind (or weather for that matter) on the moon.

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.

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.