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| Washcloth Firecracker Party Favor Box can be used to store treats or treasures. |
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| Firecracker Favor with Stripes |
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| Washcloth Firecracker and Party Popper Instructions are included in this book. |
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Fabric glue is the best to use on terrycloth critters and ornaments. Make sure it is both the non-toxic and non-flammable variety.
To avoid mishaps when making the firecrackers with children, have them apply the glue with cotton swabs or tooth picks. For a party or group setting, put a dab of glue in baking cups to distribute the glue to each child. Take care to keep the bottle closed so glue won’t dry up!
I have been toying with the idea of using fabric adhesive to prevent fraying, when making critters or decorating the TerryGami favors. For example, the stripes on the Firecracker could be strips of terrycloth, instead of felt, if you use an adhesive to stop the fraying. With the terrycloth stripes, if you turn the edges over, the terrycloth strips become too bulky. I recommend felt or felt with glitter, instead of terrycloth. (If you make stripes for the Firecracker, cut the strips about 1 inch wide.)
If you want to use terrycloth stripes, do your research before you use fabric adhesives because they can be both toxic and flammable in liquid form. Using adhesives around children should probably be avoided.
However, one company says that once the fabric adhesive for fraying is dried, it is non-toxic and non-flammable. So, if you want to use it on the edges of the terrycloth fabric, make sure it is dry before you give the favors to children. I would still not give the item to babies or toddlers who put things in their mouths, to be on the safe side.
Also consider, the Firecracker may have a bit of an artsy flair if you just let the stripes fray a bit, but if you would prefer that the stripes didn’t fray, perhaps you can serge the edges, if you have a serger sewing machine.There are many other materials besides felt or terrycloth that can be used for the stripes. For a New Year's Eve Party, for example, do experiment with some of the glitzy fabrics available.
Acrylic gems, or glittered foam board or felt can be used for the stars, instead of sequins. Use the metallic pipe cleaners for the fuse, and a jingle bell for the button for the latch. This should make for a dazzling firecracker party favor that will last as a keepsake box or a stash box for treats or treasures long after the party is over.
Acrylic gems, or glittered foam board or felt can be used for the stars, instead of sequins. Use the metallic pipe cleaners for the fuse, and a jingle bell for the button for the latch. This should make for a dazzling firecracker party favor that will last as a keepsake box or a stash box for treats or treasures long after the party is over.
A New Year"s Eve party is all about glitter and glitz, and a firecracker party favor is bound to provide a big bang!
Happy Crafting!
Terry
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