How to Make a Popsicle Stick Harmonica

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How to Make a Popsicle Stick Harmonica

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You Will Need

1. 3 Rubber Bands (2 skinny rubber bands and 1 thick rubber band)
2. 1 piece of cardstock paper

3. 2 popsicle sticks

4.1 ruler

5. Scissors

6. Tape

First Step……...

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Mark the paper at 1 inch wide.

Second Step……..

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Mark the paper 5 centimeters long as shown in the picture.

Third Step……..

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Cut out the two pieces of paper that you just traced out on the bigger piece of paper. The paper you cut out should have the measurements of 1 inch wide and 5 centimeters long.

Fourth Step……...

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Wrap one of the pieces of paper around one side of the popsicle stick almost to the edge but, not touching. Make sure that the paper is wrapped tightly around the popsicle stick.

Fifth Step…….

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Cut out a piece of tape and place it on the paper to hold the piece of paper down.

Sixth Step…..

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Wrap the other piece of paper on the other side of the popsicle stick almost to the end but, not at the end. Remember to make the paper tight on the popsicle stick.

Seventh Step…...

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Cut out a piece of tape and place it on the paper to hold the piece of paper down.

Eighth Step…..

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Place the first rubber band on this popsicle stick this rubber band should be the thickest rubber band. Place the rubber band in the middle of the popsicle as shown in the picture.

Ninth Step…..

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Add the second popsicle stick on top of the first popsicle stick.

Tenth Step…..

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Wrap one of the thin rubber bands around the popsicle stick 6-7 times at the end but with a little space so, that the popsicle sticks are secure.

Last Step…..

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Tie the last rubber band to the popsicle sticks so that it holds the other side of the popsicle stick down. Wrap the rubber band 6-7 times. Place it close to the edge but, leave space.

That's It!

That's it you are done! Enjoy playing your popsicle stick harmonica.