Japanese Entry Gate
The Torii (Shinto gate) is a familiar symbol of Japan. What does this gate mean and where is it found in Japan?
1. Research Japan's islands, spotlighting the country's culture, symbols, and traditions. Making your own Torii will help you remember what you are learning about Japanese people and culture.
2. With Crayola® Scissors, cut two slits opposite each other, about the length of your thumb, on each of two cardboard tubes.
3. Cut a piece of light cardboard as wide as these slits and as long as the cardboard tubes. Slide the cardboard through all four slits of the cardboard tubes to form an H shape or crossbar.
4. Flatten a third cardboard tube. Use Crayola School Glue to attach it to the tops of the two cardboard tubes, closest to the H crossbar, to form a roof.
5. Cut one smaller piece of cardboard as wide as the crossbar of your H. Glue it to the back of the crossbar and to the Torii roof.
6. Cover your work area with newspaper. Paint your Torii with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint and Crayola Paint Brushes. Dry.
7. When your Torii is dry, decorate it with another color of paint. Dry.
8. Add Crayola Glitter Glue accents.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Glitter Glue—
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.
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.
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