Mini Fireworks in 3-D

Draw colorful "fireworks" on black paper—or asphalt. They pop into spectacular 3-D when you look through the special glasses. Chalk fireworks make any day, or night, a celebration.

1. Use Crayola 3-D Sidewalk Chalk to draw exciting fireworks on black paper. Ask your friends to draw their favorite fireworks designs, too.

2. To create the best 3-D effects, leave a small line of uncolored black paper showing between each chalk color. Place cool colors such as blue, purple, and green near warm colors such as red, yellow, and orange.

3. Put on your own fireworks display, being careful not to smudge your designs. With everyone wearing Crayola 3-D Glasses, slowly pass each firework design in front of your friends while all of you make whistling rocket sounds. Lay the fireworks flat for a sizzling grand finale. Listen to the ooohs! and aaaaahs!

4. Other ideas: Ask an adult to help find a safe paved area to draw life-size fireworks outdoors. Add a musical background for your fireworks show. Spell your name in fireworks.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

3D Glasses—Should only be used for viewing 3D images. Do not wear for long periods of time or while performing physical activities. Not to be used as sunglasses.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Outdoor Crafts—Choose safe outdoor areas, away from traffic and dangerous equipment. Close adult supervision is required.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• 3D Sidewalk Chalk

household supplies

• safe, paved surface
• black paper

"Our recent community fireworks display was cancelled. The mayor lined both sides of the long hallway in the town council building with black paper. She invited children to create their own fireworks show. What a hit!"
Steve G., Town Council member, father of 5-, 7-, and 10-year-olds.

"My children were so excited by the real fireworks show. The morning after, I gave them lots of black paper and Crayola 3-D chalk. Now they can see fireworks any time they want simply by wearing their 3-D glasses."
Leona P., mother of 4- and 6-year-olds.

Fireworks originated in China about 2,000 years ago. Legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen. Imagine what a surprise that was for the cook!