The Solar System

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mobile

This pretty mobile represents the bright stars up in the sky that shine down on each and every one of us at night time. They twinkle and glisten like magic as they float around in outer space.

  • Step 1Paint two pieces of driftwood with PVA glue. While the glue is still tacky cover with glitter. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Join the two pieces of driftwood in the centre using metallic yarn to create a cross shape. This will become the main structure to hang all of your mobile components from.
  • Step 3Join the two pieces of driftwood in the centre using metallic yarn to create a cross shape. This will become the main structure to hang all of your mobile components from.
  • Step 4Decorate the wooden stars further with star sequins. Attach with glue.
  • Step 5Cut a length of metallic yarn. Thread it through the hole in the top of your glittered star and tie to secure. Repeat this process for the other three stars.
  • Step 6Attach all four stars to the cross structure, one at each end point. Tie to secure.
  • Step 7Assemble and paint a 3D star gold. Allow to dry.
  • Step 8Attach the 3D star to the centre of the cross structure with metallic yarn. Tie to secure.
  • Step 9Attach the 3D star to the centre of the cross structure with metallic yarn. Tie to secure.
  • Step 10Rip up pieces of blue and green tissue paper. Cover the bauble in the tissue paper to create an earth. Attach with glue.
  • Step 11Attach the earth to the bottom of the 3D star with metallic yarn. Attach with glue.
  • Step 12Decorate the centrepiece of your mobile with rhinestones and glitter foam stars as a final touch.

Materials used in this activity

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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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Student Scissors - Pack of 20
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Tissue Paper - Assorted - Pack of 100
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Wooden Star Shapes - Pack of 20
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Star Sequins - Assorted - 50g Pack
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Papier Mache Bauble Diorama
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Giant Popsticks - Natural - Pack of 100
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