How to Make a Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay down 5-6 Popsicle sticks side-by-side on a flat work surface.

   Push the sticks as closely together as possible.
   
   Even up the ends so that they form a solid rectangle.
   
   You may need more or fewer sticks according to how big your final picture will be.(Read on)
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   Step 2: Tape the sticks together by smoothing a long strip of wide masking tape on top while ensuring the sticks stay tightly beside each other.

   , Then, slowly and carefully, flip over the stuck-together rectangle of sticks so that the tape is on the bottom. , With a pencil, draw your picture on the rectangle. ,, It may take longer to dry, depending on the humidity of the room or area. , You can also outline your picture with a black felt pen but this is optional. ,
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   Step 3: Hold on to each end of the tape.

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   Step 4: Think about a picture you would like to paint on to your nearly done puzzle.

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   Step 5: Use acrylic paint (usually found in bottles at a craft or hobby store) and paint in your picture.

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   Step 6: Let your painted puzzle dry for a couple of hours.

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   Step 7: Once dry

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   Step 8: take the tape off the back and separate the sticks.

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   Step 9: Mix up the pieces and try to put them back together so that your picture is together again.

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