How to Make Something with Glitter for a Teacher
Think of what your teacher could possibly like., Think of some traditional gifts that students give teachers and make a glittery version of one of them., Think of how to be a surprise., Collect the things that you will need to make your glitter...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think of what your teacher could possibly like.
It is possible to get some clues from what he or she teaches.
It may also be a good idea to give something useful to your teacher.
For instance, writing materials will be of use to your teacher since teachers usually have to mark many assignments. -
Step 2: Think of some traditional gifts that students give teachers and make a glittery version of one of them.
For example, one traditional gift for a teacher is an apple.
You could buy an apple shaped foam/polystyrene ball and create a glitter apple. , Teachers tend to receive many gifts from many students.
Making your gift stand out and creative using glitter will show your teacher that you have put in great effort and will surely make his or her day. , (See the Things You'll Need list below). , This will prevent the glitter getting all over the place. , Make sure you have covered only the wooden part of the pencil. , Ensure that just the right amount of glue is used.
Too much glue will make it hard for the surface of the pencil to dry later on, causing the surface of the pencil to be sticky.
You will not want your teacher's fingers to be stuck to the surface of the pencil while using it! Too little glue will make it hard for the glitter to stay on the surface of the pencil, which may then fall off when your teacher is using it. , Make sure the glitter covers the pencil entirely.
Another method is to pour the glitter into a small tray and dip the pencil into the tray to cover it with glitter. , Once the pencil is dry, shake off the excess glitter.
Tapping the pencil over a blank sheet of paper (gently of course), will take off all excess glitter.
The same steps can be carried out for pens too! , (See the Things You'll Need list below).
Cover your work surface with newspaper. , You can use cardboard, construction paper, or cardstock. ,, You can also cut it to different shapes (a heart or apple shape, for example). , Use pens, pencils or markers for this. , Typical messages might be:
Thank You! or Happy Teachers' Day! Designs can be zig-zags, swirls, racing stripes, hearts
- let your teacher's likes and the occasion guide your imagination.
Sprinkle glitter over the glue while it's wet.
Add other decorations using ribbon, adhesive jewels, stickers, etc. , -
Step 3: Think of how to be a surprise.
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Step 4: Collect the things that you will need to make your glitter pencils.
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Step 5: Spread out newspaper on your work surface.
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Step 6: Wrap a pencil of your choice in (washi) tape.
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Step 7: Carefully brush the glue over the tape.
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Step 8: Sprinkle some glitter onto your pencil.
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Step 9: Allow the glue to dry completely before handling the pencil.
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Step 10: Collect all the things that you will use to make your glitter card.
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Step 11: Decide what type of paper you'd like to use.
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Step 12: Fold your paper in half
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Step 13: either horizontally or vertically.
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Step 14: Trim the paper to the size you want your card to be.
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Step 15: Write your message on the inside of the card.
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Step 16: Decorate the front of your card: Use glue to write words or draw pictures or designs on the front of the card.
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Step 17: When the glue is dry
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Step 18: shake off the excess glitter.
Detailed Guide
It is possible to get some clues from what he or she teaches.
It may also be a good idea to give something useful to your teacher.
For instance, writing materials will be of use to your teacher since teachers usually have to mark many assignments.
For example, one traditional gift for a teacher is an apple.
You could buy an apple shaped foam/polystyrene ball and create a glitter apple. , Teachers tend to receive many gifts from many students.
Making your gift stand out and creative using glitter will show your teacher that you have put in great effort and will surely make his or her day. , (See the Things You'll Need list below). , This will prevent the glitter getting all over the place. , Make sure you have covered only the wooden part of the pencil. , Ensure that just the right amount of glue is used.
Too much glue will make it hard for the surface of the pencil to dry later on, causing the surface of the pencil to be sticky.
You will not want your teacher's fingers to be stuck to the surface of the pencil while using it! Too little glue will make it hard for the glitter to stay on the surface of the pencil, which may then fall off when your teacher is using it. , Make sure the glitter covers the pencil entirely.
Another method is to pour the glitter into a small tray and dip the pencil into the tray to cover it with glitter. , Once the pencil is dry, shake off the excess glitter.
Tapping the pencil over a blank sheet of paper (gently of course), will take off all excess glitter.
The same steps can be carried out for pens too! , (See the Things You'll Need list below).
Cover your work surface with newspaper. , You can use cardboard, construction paper, or cardstock. ,, You can also cut it to different shapes (a heart or apple shape, for example). , Use pens, pencils or markers for this. , Typical messages might be:
Thank You! or Happy Teachers' Day! Designs can be zig-zags, swirls, racing stripes, hearts
- let your teacher's likes and the occasion guide your imagination.
Sprinkle glitter over the glue while it's wet.
Add other decorations using ribbon, adhesive jewels, stickers, etc. ,
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