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Punch 4 to 5 evenly-spaced holes on a paper plate. |
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Align this paper plate face-to-face with another plate. |
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Use a pencil to make marks on the second paper plate through the holes on the first plate. |
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Follow the pencil marks to punch holes on the second plate. |
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Align the plates face-to-face to check if the holes are properly matched. |
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Paint the outer side of each paper plate with your desired colors and design. Let the paint dry thoroughly. |
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Add designs to your paper plates by cutting shapes from craft foam and gluing them onto the painted plates. |
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You can further decorate with sequins, beads or glitter glue. |
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String a round bell through the middle of a metal twist tie or a 2-inch long pipe cleaner. Bend both ends of the twist tie or pipe cleaner. You need the same number of bells as the number of holes on each plate. |
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Once the paint and glue have fully dried on each paper plate, put the two plates face-to-face, positioning the holes in exact alignment. |
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Insert one end of a twist tie or pipe cleaner through a hole and twist both ends to lock the bell in place. |
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Complete your tambourine by attaching the remaining bells through the rest of the holes. |
