Parade with a one-of-a-kind Chinese Dragon puppet. Celebrate Chinese New Year, the country’s literature, or other aspects of this ancient culture.
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Find the significance of dragons in Chinese culture. See how dragons are depicted in Chinese literature, culture, and festivals. Here’s one way to make a puppet based on your findings.
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Using Crayola® Model Magic®, form a dragon head about as large as your fist. Poke holes in the back of the head for your fingers.
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With contrasting colors of Model Magic, add facial features to the dragon such as eyes, eyebrows, ears, nose, horns, and fangs. Air-dry the dragon head at least 24 hours.
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Cover your art area with white paper. With Crayola Scissors, cut enough plain white 100% polyester fabric to cover your lower arm. Draw a Chinese pattern on the fabric with Crayola Fabric Crayons.
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To make an ironing pad, place white paper or newspaper over an iron-safe surface. Place fabric on ironing pad. Top design with white paper.
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<STRONG>Ironing should be done by an adult in a well-ventilated area</STRONG>. Set iron on synthetic. Press design with slow steady pressure for 1 to 2 minutes. Lift iron to move it. Hold paper in place to prevent blurring. Remove paper carefully. For bri
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Using Crayola School Glue, attach fabric to your dragon’s head. Air-dry before performing or parading with your puppet.
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