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Simple Beaded Keychain
With a little help, preschoolers can make a key ring. This keychain makes a perfect gift for a child to give to a loved one.
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If making these key rings with young children, especially in a group, I suggest completing step 1 for the child ahead of time.
2) Simply thread as many beads as you would like onto the pipecleaner. 3) When your key chain is the length you want, cut off the excess pipecleaner* leaving just enough so you will be able to fold the end up. 4) Fold the end up and squeeze it tightly against the last bead to keep the beads from sliding off. * When cutting pipecleaners, remember they are actually fuzzy wire and wire is best cut with wire cutters. Although scissors will cut the pipecleaner, it is best to use wire cutters if you have them, as the wire inside the pipecleaner will dull your scissors. Suggestions:
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Attach a pipecleaner to a key ring by folding
over about 3/4" to 1" on one end of the
pipecleaner. Place the fold of the
pipecleaner on the key ring and twist the short
end of the pipecleaner around the longer piece
of pipecleaner. Twist two or three times
so it won't fall off but not so tightly that the
pipecleaner can't slide around on the ring.|
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