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Popstick Ukulele

Construct your own ukulele using popsticks and rubber bands. Decorate with paper and coloured markers for a pop of colour!
  • Step 1On a flat surface, lay 7 popsticks down vertically. Lay 1 popstick across the top and 1 across the bottom horizontally. Glue in place and allow to dry.
  • Step 2Glue the ends of 2 popsticks to the middle of one of the horizontal popsticks to create the neck of the ukulele. You’ll need to leave a small gap between them to slide in a rubber band in a later step. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Glue another popstick over the top of each of the horizontal popsticks, so one covers the two that are vertical and the other covers the popstick at the bottom. Allow to dry.
  • Step 4Decorate your ukulele using coloured markers or coloured paper.
  • Step 5Thread a rubber band in between the neck of your ukulele and stretch over the base to rest on the bottom. Stretch 2 more bands around each side of the base and slot between the ends of the popsticks as shown.
  • Step 6Your Popstick Ukulele is now ready to play!

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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CleverPatch Copy Paper - A4 - Brights - Pack of 250
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CleverPatch Triangular Maxi Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Giant Popsticks - Natural - Pack of 100
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