Carnival is certainly the liveliest party in Brazil. Marchinhas have rocked dances over the years, infecting mainly children. How about cheering up the little ones' party even more and encouraging recycling? Like the idea? Then check out the tip from the Brazilian Steel Packaging Association (Abeaço) and Ateliê Maria Flor: a rattle made from post-consumer steel cans.
Making the toy is so easy, kids can get their hands dirty. Use cans of tomatoes, corn or peas. The decoration depends on creativity, like colored paper, fabric, stickers, ribbons, etc.
To do the step by step, it is important to be accompanied by an adult.
Check out the step by step and start the countdown to fun.
For each rattle you will need:
– 2 post-consumer steel cans – Grains (rice, beans, pop corn) – Colored papers – Scotch tape – Scissors – Glue
See how to do it:
Step 1 – Place the beans inside the can. They will be responsible for the sound of the rattle. Step 2 – Join the two cans with the adhesive tape. Step 3 – Start decorating. Using the liquid glue glue the paper to the side of the can. Step 4 – Cut a circle out of another piece of paper. The tip is to use the can as a mold. Glue to the bottoms of the cans. Step 5 – Now it's time to finish decorating. Use colored papers and your imagination. Okay, now just fall into the revelry!
Source: Abeace
