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Make your own necklaces out of beads you make yourself from drinking straws. This is a fun craft to do with your kids as a family project. The following steps will show you how to make a necklace out of drinking straws. more »

When making a necklace from drinking straws for kids' art, a needle and thread can be used to tightly connect the straws. Make a necklace from drinking straws with tips from an art teacher in this free video on art for kids. more »

Drinking straws are a popular craft medium for children's projects. While there are many ways of sticking the drinking straws together as you build, including drinking straws, putty, gumdrops and even glue, this project will focus on using modeling clay to hold the straws together. This craft project is suitable for making a table of dollhouse size, or perhaps for a tea party of stuffed animals. more »

While most drinking straws are made out of food-grade polypropylene approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, some drinking straws are being made out of bio resins. Instead of using a petroleum base, like bio diesel fuels, bio resins are plastics made from corn, wheat, tapioca or potatoes. Whatever base is used, the process of manufacturing drinking straws begins with mixing powdered resin with other powdered ingredients: pigment, plasticizers, anti-oxidants, stabilizers and fillers. more »

Popping a drinking straw is far more impressive than it sounds, creating a loud noise and breaking the straw in half. While this practical joke may impress your friends, it should be practiced with caution in public places, since the loud noise can cause alarm. In just a few simple steps, you can learn to pop a drinking straw today. more »

Crafting does not need to be expensive. Many projects can be created using things you use everyday. A package of plastic drinking straws can be purchased for a few dollars, enabling you to craft many beautiful items. Drinking straws come in many colors or in standard stripes, and can be a standard size or a thin juice size. Theses humble straws can be used for kid crafting or for more sophisticated creations. Gather supplies for a crafting evening with your family and use your imaginations to design unexpected decorations. more »

There are many uses for a straw beyond sipping a drink. Straws are so versatile, you can use them for school projects, noise makers or fun toys. more »

Keep your kids entertained with craft projects that feature inexpensive, plastic drinking straws. The drinking tools can become the building blocks for crafts ranging from necklaces to home-decor projects. Gather an assortment of neon, pastel or striped straws to turn simple project ideas into colorful keepsakes that your kids will be proud to display. more »