Strummin' String Instrument

Why

Strike up the band! Kids love art and music, so making both at the same time will really get them in tune with their creativity.

Steps

1. Cut a slit in the end of a recycled tissue box with Crayola® Scissors.

2. Draw a long, rectangular finger board for your instrument with Crayola Markers on cardboard. Cut out the finger board. Draw frets on it if your instrument has them. Slide the finger board through the slit. Glue it to the tissue box with Crayola School Glue.

3. Shape the head of your instrument with Crayola Model Magic. Mold tuning pegs and attach them to the head. Glue the head to the finger board.

4. Decorate your guitar, violin, or other string instrument with Crayola Glitter Glue.

5. Stretch rubber bands or elastic across the instrument for strings.

Safety Guidelines

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.

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.

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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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • Model Magic®
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • cardboard
  • elastic (optional)
  • recycled tissue box
  • rubber band

Where & When

"The kids took their basses, violins, and guitars outdoors. They sang and played with all their hearts."
Jarsyneo P., family child care provider.

"Music night was a delight. Campers strummed along on their instruments."
Alexa L., camp counselor.


Interesting Info

The sound hole on a guitar is also called the mouth. Strumming strings over the opening of the mouth creates bold, loud sounds.