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Cardboard Tube Fireworks

Cardboard Tube Fireworks

Create a 4th of July craft that is truly dynamite! Use a recycled cardboard tube to paint patriotic fireworks with Crayola® Washable Kids’ Paint!

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Paint
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Carefully cut the bottom half of a recycled cardboard tube into thin strips all the way around the tube. Fan out the cut strips.

  • Step 2

    Pour red, white, and blue colors of Crayola Washable Kids’ Paint onto 3 small paper plates. Dip the fanned cardboard tube into one of the paint colors and gently stamp the paint onto a sheet of black Crayola Construction Paper.

  • Step 3

    Repeat the previous step to stamp the other colors onto the paper. Experiment with overlapping colors for interesting effects!

  • Step 4

    Dip cotton swabs into the paint and use to add details like dots or swirls to complete your fireworks display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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