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Button Bracelet for Children to Make

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Simple instructions for making a button bracelet with children. This is a method of threading buttons onto elastic or cord which children can do themselves to make their own bracelet from buttons. It's a children's craft activity for a rainy day in summer and something which children will be proud to wear with summer clothing. Some children might need help from an adult as concentration is required, even though the threading is easy. It would be a perfect activity for children to do with grandparents as it is something that can be done together. Recommended age: 7-8 years upwards, depending on ability. What you will need A good selection of buttons (approx 25 depending on their size) Cord - non stretch or stretchy - 20 - 30 cm depending on the length you require. Excess can be trimmed. How to make the button bracelet Choose the buttons from your bag of buttons . They can be all the same size or a mixture of sizes. Children are best using small or medium sized buttons