This DIY 4th of July Firecrackers Craft is so cute and festive. Blocks of wood are painted and wire is twisted to make the fuse.
Active Time20 minutesmins
Drying Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Crafts
Keyword: 4th of july, crafts, firecrackers, paint
Yield: 3
Author: Emily
Cost: $10
Equipment
Drill
Drill bit
Plates
Paintbrushes
Materials
Different sized blocks
RedBlue, and White Acrylic Paint
3paint brushes
12gauge Wire
Twineoptional
Adhesive Stars
Drill and drill bit the size of the wire
Instructions
Get your paint ready!
I used 2 coats for the blue and red, and 3 coats for the white. Let each coat of paint fully dry before adding the next coat of paint. [I recommend sealing the paint with a varnish. I didn't do this but am going to try it on my next set.]
Take a drill and use the bit and is closest in size, but not smaller than, your wire. Drill a 1/2 inch hole in the top of your blocks.
Cut your wire depending on how long you want your wick. Take into consideration that you will be bending and twisting it.
Roll the wire around a pen or pencil to your desired shape.
Insert the wire in the top of the block.
Take your adhesive stars and apply to the largest block. I cut some of them to stick them on the edge. You may need to reinforce the stars with glue.