Grab an old Pringles can and make this Patriotic Kaleidoscope just in time for the 4th of July! If you had a kaleidoscope as a kid you know how fun they are. Make your own with a few simple supplies.
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Patriotic Kaleidoscope
We are always searching for fun ways to keep the kid’s entertained. With this summer being a bit different than a classic year, we are spending more time at home.
Here is an affordable activity to do with kids that is simple! Also, check out my shaving cream activities for kids as well for something fun!
Items You Need to Make A Homemade Kaleidoscope
- Pringles Can
- Patterned paper or cardstock
- Double-sided tape (or glue)
- Hammer
- Nail (or something pointy!)
- Patriotic sequins or small beads
- Clear cellophane (or clear cling wrap)
- Scissors
- Washi tape
- Foil
How To Make Kaleidoscope
Step 1: Start by taking your patterned paper and wrap around your can, and secure with the double-sided tape. Then turn the can on the bottom and use a hammer and nail to poke a hole in the bottom for a peephole.
Step 2: Now you will work on the kaleidoscope portion the full steps for this are in the printable card below. But you will cut foil to place in can. Then make a triangle so the points touch the inside edge.
Step 3: Using the plastic lid as a template, cut a circle of cellophane, leaving about ¼ inch extra cellophane around the lid. The circle of cellophane will be slightly larger than the lid.
Wrap double-sided tape along the outside of the top edge of the Pringles can and stick the circle of cellophane on it.
Step 4: Sprinkle plenty of patriotic sequins on top of the cellophane (but do not glue them down!)
Step 5: Place the plastic lid back on top of the Pringles can and use washi tape to secure the lid on top of the cellophane and the can. You might need to do two rows of tape to be sure it is secure.
Look through your kaleidoscope!
Fun Craft For Kids
Fun Craft For KidsIf you have kids let them join in and help make the craft fully or find they can help with certain steps of the craft. Either way they will love peeking into the scope and turning it around to see what shapes and designs they can find inside.
Patriotic Kaleidoscope - Easy Patriotic Kids Craft
Make this patriotic kaleidoscope out of an old Pringles can. This is a fun patriotic craft that is so easy and quick to make for kids.
Materials
- Pringles Can
- patterned paper or cardstock
- double-sidedtape (or glue)
- patriotic sequins or smallbeads
- clear cellophane (or clear cling wrap)
- washi tape
- foil
Tools
- hammer
- nail
- scissors
Instructions
- Wrap patterned paper around Pringles can and
secure with double-stick tape (or glue). It’s okay if it doesn’t completely
cover each end of the can; we’ll be adding patriotic washi tape on each end for
decoration.) - Turn the Pringles can over and with the nail (or sharp object) and hammer, create a peep hole, so you can see through the metal bottom of the Pringles can.
- Cut a piece of foil the length of the pringles can and fold it into a triangle tube shape. Insert it inside the Pringles can. The points of the triangle tube should be touching the inside edges of the Pringles can.
- Using the plastic lid as a template, cut a circle of cellophane, leaving about ¼ inch extra cellophane around the lid. The circle of cellophane will be slightly larger than the lid.
- Wrap double-sided tape along the outside of the top edge of the Pringles can and stick the circle of cellophane on it.
- Sprinkle plenty of patriotic sequins on top of the cellophane (but do not glue them down!)
- Place the plastic lid back on top of the Pringles can and use washi tape to secure the lid on top of the cellophane and the can. You might need to do two rows of tape to be sure it is secure.
- Look through your kaleidoscope!
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