How to of the Day: Save Your Popsicle Sticks and Turn Them Into a Puzzle

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Save Your Popsicle Sticks and Turn Them Into a Puzzle Jun 17th 2012, 22:00 For days stuck inside with nothing to do, suggest that the kids make a Popsicle or ice- lolly stick puzzle. It's an easy child-friendly craft that will keep the kids occupied for hours. Edit Steps Lay down 5-6 Popsicle sticks side-by-side on a flat work surface. Lay down 5-6 Popsicle sticks side-by-side on a flat work surface. Push the sticks as closely together as possible. Even up the ends so that they form a solid rectangle. You may need more or less sticks according to how big your final picture will be.(Read on) Tape the sticks together by smoothing a long strip of wide masking tape on top while ensuring the sticks stay tightly beside each other. Tape the sticks together by smoothing a long strip of wide masking tape on top while ensuring the sticks stay tightly beside each other. Hold on to each end of the tape. Hold on to each end of the tape. Then, slowly and carefully, flip over the stuck-together rectangle of sticks so that the tape is on the bottom. Think about a picture you would like to paint on to your nearly done puzzle. Think about a picture you would like to paint on to your nearly done puzzle. With a pencil, draw your picture on the rectangle. Use acrylic paint (usually found in bottles at a craft or hobby store) and paint in your picture. Use acrylic paint (usually found in bottles at a craft or hobby store) and paint in your picture. Let your painted puzzle dry for a couple of hours. Let your painted puzzle dry for a couple of hours. It may take longer to dry, depending on the humidity of the room or area. Once dry, take the tape off the back and separate the sticks. Once dry, take the tape off the back and separate the sticks. You can also outline your picture with a black felt pen but this is optional. Mix up the pieces and try to put them back together so that your picture is together again. Mix up the pieces and try to put them back together so that your picture is together again. Edit Video Edit Tips If you want your puzzle to be harder, paint a more detailed picture. If you don't have paint, you can use markers to color your picture. If you use dark coloured Popsicle sticks, you may want to use brighter paint. For a unique look, use various different colour sticks. For a festive idea, paint holiday themes such as a Jack-O-Lantern or a Christmas tree. Be as creative as you can. Popsicle sticks are also known as ice pop sticks or craft sticks. Edit Warnings Lay down newspaper, an old sheet or something on the table or work surface to prevent staining of the surface. Wear old clothes; acrylic paint can stain. Be cautious. Not all popsicle sticks are smooth and may need a light sanding to eliminate getting slivers. Edit Things You'll Need Popsicle sticks Acrylic paint or markers Masking tape Newspaper Black marker or fineliner (optional) Edit Related wikiHows How to Make a Popsicle Stick Picture Frame How to Turn a Photo Into a Puzzle How to Finish Jigsaw Puzzles Faster How to Put Together a Hard Puzzle Article Tools Read on wikiHow Email this Article Edit Discuss Media files: 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Intro.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-1.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-2.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-3.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-4.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-5.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-6.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-7.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-PopsicleStickPuzzle-Step-8.jpg (image/jpeg)

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