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Five kid friendly wire crafts. Wire crafting is not just for adults. There are many fun and easy projects with wire crafting that is safe for kids. Here are some of those fun ideas you and kids can try out.

Bubble wands are the first craft idea we can look at. To get good bubbles, you need good bubble soap. However, the want is just as important as the bubbles. The science of it all really does rely on the type of wand you have. Imagine the enjoyment and rewarding feeling your kid will have, when they have made their own wand.

Here are the instructions and what you will need to make a great bubble wand.

Here is what you will need

An easy to bend metal wire around 31 inches in length
Needle nose pliers
You can use plastic coated wire hangers instead of the metal wire
Floral netting is another variation
Scissors sharp enough to cut the wire, or wire cutters

Take one end of the wire, and make a loop over to the other end. You will want this loop to connect to the wire, about 6 inches up the length. This way you have a handle to hold on to. Use your wire cutter to cut the wire. Then use the pliers to tighten the wire onto the handle. Make sure the handle is good and straight.

You can use the floral netting to cover the top circle part of the wand to create a better structure for the soap to grab on to. That is about it. You have now help your kid create a bubble wand.

For the soap, you can use the pre made stuff, or here is a good recipe for excellent bubbles

10 cups of water
4 cups of dishwashing liquid
1 cup Karo syrup

Spiral or other shaped paper clips. These are fun gifts that your kids can make with their own hands.  Here is what you will need.

Some softer metal wire
Straight nose pliers
Wire cutters (for you to use)
A tape measure

Here is how you do it. Start by cutting off a six-inch piece of the wire for your kid to work with. Then if they are coordinated enough to use the pliers, they can use them to bend the wire into shape. However, if you have soft enough wire, they can probably bend it by hand. The shapes can be anything there hearts desire. The only thing is that there should be some overlapping or close-set parts to be able to push over a few pieces of paper.

Wire bookmarks are easy, here is how.

You will again be using a softer piece of the metal wire. You will probably need a little larger piece than with the paper clip. I would say about 14 inches. You will need the same tools and supplies listed above.

Simply bend the bookmark into the shape you desire, and then add a twist at the ends of the design for structure.

Beads and metal wire are always fun and easy for kids. It is also great for coordination. If you don’t think they will eat the beads you are good to go.

Here is what you will need

Thin metal wire from your craft store
Some beads that will be easy enough for your kids to hold
A pair of pliers
Wire cutters (for you to use)
Maybe a clip for the end to connect with

Start by creating an anchor on one end of the wire.
You will simply have your child string the beads onto the wire in the order they find most beautiful.
Then you will want to help your child either tie off the ends, or hook them together with a clasp or clip of some sort.

Metal wire ornaments are fun for the holidays and will last for years.

Here is what you will need

Thin enough wire for your kids to be able to bend
Some beads of all different colors and shapes
Wire cutters (for you to use)
Pliers

Simply loop off one end of the wire. Then let your child bend the shape they want into the wire. Now let your string the beads onto the wire. Then you will want to close off the ends with a clasp, or just hooking them together, or tying them off.

You have it. These are five kid friendly wire crafts that your kids will love and enjoy today and in years to come.

Here are some easy, awesome metal or wire craft ideas. Metal and wire crafting can be a blast. There are many projects that take a few minutes, to a couple hours. They can cost less than $5 and can be for almost any age level.

Lets check out some easy and awesome metal and or wire craft ideas that you can do with just a little bit of your time, and your artistic abilities.

Jingle bell door hangers

These are cute crafts that are awesome and fun. They are easy to do and are great for the Holidays.

Here is what you will need

1. One color or different colored jingle bells
2. A heavier gauge of wire probably the 20 or 24 gauge should work well
3. Wire cutters and pliers
4. Curling ribbons
5. 1 or more 1-inch metal rings

Here is what you need to do

 Start by deciding how long the completed hangers will need to be.
 Now add an additional two inches for the length of the wire, and cut it with the wire cutters.
 Use the pliers you have to wrap one end of the wire around the metal loop.
 Now you will want to string the bells you have in what ever order you like, along the wire. Leave a little room at the bottom in order to make a secure loop.
 Then attach several pieces of ribbon on the bottom, and then curl the ribbon.
 Now hang it on the door for a fun looking holiday decoration

Metal wire frames

These are beautiful easy metal wire frames that take only a few minutes, but speak out with love and caring. They are great picture frames because you use the wire, to create one word that tells other how you feel. You can use words like; Love, Mom, Joy, etc.

Here is what you will need

1. Lucite frame
2. A photo to go in the frame
3. Wire cutters
4. Tooth picks
5. Needle nose pliers
6. Translucent pony beads
7. Low temperature glue gun
8. Metallic silver pony beads
9. Wire solder from a hardware or craft store

Here is what you need to do

 The wire solder is will be relatively easy to bend. You will want to start with the word you want to use. Then you will want to create a frame that will go around the entire frame edge. You can use pliers, wire cutters, or even a pen to help mold the wording the way you want it.
 Now you will need to take the translucent and silver beads and place them in different areas of the wire craft. These beads will be what you will use to anchor the metal wire onto the frame. So placing them an inch or two apart would be a good idea.
 The word should be placed at the top or bottom of the picture frame. This way there is plenty of room for the picture to be seen.
 If you need to cut the wires, and bend them a bit to make them mesh together better, it will work fine also.
 Now take the hot clue and put a little glue onto each of the beads. Then press the beads onto the frame and clear with the toothpicks any extra so there are not any drops on the frame.
 Let the frame dry.

These are only a couple of the easy, awesome metal or wire craft ideas that are out there. There is so much to find on the net, and also in craft stores. This is a great craft to pick up on and enjoy.