Design and fly a beautiful fabric windsock! This one is decorated with traditional Chinese symbols.
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Research Chinese culture, symbols, and traditions. In ancient China the carp was a symbol of endurance, perseverance, fortitude, and good luck. Choose Chinese symbols with which to decorate your windsock.
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With Crayola® Scissors, cut white 100% polyester fabric into a piece large enough for a windsock.
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<STRONG>Design the carp</STRONG>. Cover your art area with white paper. On the fabric, use Crayola Fabric Crayons to draw the head of a fish (carp) with two large eyes at one end. Fill in the area near the head with colorful scales. On the rest the fabric, draw stripes in various colors.
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<STRONG>Set the colors</STRONG>. To make an ironing pad, place white paper or newspaper over an iron-safe surface. Place fabric on ironing pad. Top the crayon 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 mor
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<STRONG>Assemble the windsock</STRONG>. Fold over the top of the fabric, near the head of the carp, to form a pocket. Leaving a small opening, use Crayola School Glue to attach the turned-over edge to the back of the fabric. Air-dry the glue.
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Push a chenille stick through the opening. Twist the ends together to form a circle. Fasten another chenille stem across the circle for added strength.
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From the bottom of the windsock, cut between each stripe up to where the stripes meet the scales.
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Tie colorful ribbon or yarn on the chenille circle for hanging.
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