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Macaroni 4th of July Craft

No-Spark Sparklers

By Kyetra Belton: Macaroni Kid Publishing Mom June 29, 2011

These are even a great option for children that are afraid of fire or too small to have it.  And of course - those of us that are having a firework ban due to wildfires!  It doesn't mean we can't have sparklers!

You Will Need:

  • Small wooden dowels about 14 inches long
  • Wired star garland in solid or multiple colors
  • Clear packing tape
  • Red or blue cardstock cut to 2 in by 1 1/2 in
  • Glue or glue dots
  • Scissors

 

For each sparkler that you make, cut wire garland into 10 pieces.  Make 5 each of 6 in long and 8 in long.

Trim off the stars from the bottom of each piece about inch up.  Line the pieces up on the cardstock and tape down.

 

Then add glue dots to the dowel at the top where the paper will attach.  Attach the edge to the dowel and roll the remaining paper and wire around the dowel.  Secure the end with more glue or glue dots. 

Once secure, arrange the  wire garland to look like a sparkler.  Enjoy!