Fifth Grade Yarn Projects
Fifth graders can make a variety of objects using yarn as the main ingredient in art projects. Because of the different thicknesses, textures and colors available in yarn the outcomes can be different each time you make the projects, too. Another bonus is that yarn is relatively inexpensive as an art medium.
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Ladybug Balloon
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Inflate two balloons, one a little larger for the body of the ladybug while the smaller one will serve as the head. Mix together equal portions of white glue and water in a non-stick bowl. Take red yarn and dip in the glue mixture then put on the body portion of the ladybug or the larger balloon. Cover the body with the red yarn. Cover the smaller balloon or head with black yarn dipped in the glue and water. Let the ladybug dry overnight. Pop the balloons and add black pipe cleaner antenna and googly eyes with glue. Glue on black felt circles to the ladybug body.
Yarn Bottle or Vase
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Cover a 2-liter soda bottle that has the label removed, or a vase, with yarn that has been dipped in a mixture of equal parts glue and water. You can create swirling designs, geometric patterns or rows of colors. Use various colors of yarn in the project. Allow to dry overnight. The result will be worthy of display on the dining room table or living room mantle.
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Yarn Octopus
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You need two different colors of yarn to create this yarn ocean creature. Choose one color and cut twenty-four 12-inch long pieces. Lay the pieces of yarn in a wheel shape with the ends all intersecting in the center of the wheel so that there are 48 ends in all. Roll a few small cotton balls together in the palm of your hand to make one ball shape and place in the center of the wheel. Gather the long ends of the yarn up and over the cotton ball in the center, then secure at the base of the ball with a piece of the other colored yarn. Tie and knot that piece of yarn then trim the ends. Turn the yarn ball so the ball shape, or head of the octopus is right side up and all the long strands of yarn are pointing down. Gather yarn into eight sections of six strands. Within each of the eight sections, you'll further divide the yarn into three two-strand sections and then braid. You should end up with eight braided octopus tentacles.Tie off and trim each braided section at the end with the other yarn color.
Glue on wiggly eyes and a felt smile.
Yarn Cat Pencil Topper
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Start with a 6-inch square of cardboard. Pull black yarn from the skein and wrap around the board 50 times. Carefully remove the yarn from the board and gather the bundle. Tie close to one end of the bundle with another piece of yarn. Flip the yarn bundle over so the loose ends cover the tied end. About an inch from the top of the yarn tie hiding the tied ends to form the cat's head. You won't want to tie it too tightly because the pencil will need to come up through the neck section. Glue 2 1/4-inch black pompoms together to form the cat's muzzle and glue into place on the face. Next glue a 5 millimeter black pompom to the center of the muzzle. Glue a scrap of pink just below the muzzle for the tongue and two small scraps of black felt for ears at the top of the head. Insert the pencil under the cat shape and tie a piece of yarn around the neck and trim the ends.
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