Name: Musical Rainstick
SKU: 90715L
Price: 277.52 AUD

Step 1Create an extra long cardboard roll by joining two of the long cardboard rolls together with tape. (Apply glue before tape for a more secure hold.)
Step 2Paint the rainstick with Aboriginal inspired designs. See below for how we painted our rainsticks.
Step 3Fold black paper over the end of your rainstick and secure it in place by wrapping a piece of yarn around the paper. Tie the yarn so it stays tightly wrapped.
Step 4Insert a handful of beads into the open end of your rainstick and repeat step 3.
Step 5For a fire pattern, pour a thin layer of orange, brown and black paint onto a large drop sheet. Do not let the colours mix together but allow them to touch.
Step 6Roll your rainstick over the paint for one rotation. Allow to dry.
Step 7For a more traditional pattern, paint each end of your rainstick black. Allow to dry.
Step 8Paint the middle of your rainstick brown. Allow to dry.
Step 9Use a cotton filter to paint red dots in a circular pattern within the brown section of your rainstick.
Step 10Use white paint to highlight your pattern. Use the small end of a scratch board tool to paint small white dots around your existing pattern. Look to our design above for inspiration.
Step 11Use a cotton filter to paint yellow dots in a line to separate the black and brown sections of your rainstick. Allow to dry.

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