Things You’ll Need:
*Parchment paper
*Bamboo skewer
*PVA-based glue stick
*Fluorescent paint
*Paintbrush
8Clear varnish
Instructions :
Step 1 Cut a piece of parchment paper 1.5 inches wide by 12 inches long.
Step 2 Cut the paper in half diagonally, creating two triangles.
Step 3 Cover one side of one of the triangle-shaped pieces parchment paper with glue.
Step 4 Leave two inches at the top of the skewer for your tip (also called an antenna). Starting with the short flat side of your triangle, wrap the parchment paper around the skewer tightly so that the side with glue on it is touching the skewer. This creates the body of the float.
Step 5 Paint the two-inch tip with fluorescent paint and allow to dry.
Step 6 Cover the entire float with a coat of clear varnish and allow to dry. Repeat two times.
Tips & Warnings :
For a thicker float body, wrap the bamboo skewer with multiple triangles of parchment paper, one on top of the other.
The clear coats of varnish make the float waterproof. Be sure to apply all three coats, allowing the float to dry completely after each application.
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