Stars from Mandarin Peel
Crafting with mandarin peels is a creative, eco-friendly, and fragrant way to use seasonal fruits. You can cut out wonderful star shapes from the peels of mandarins. Especially during the Christmas season, they will bring you a lot of joy as decorations.
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What you'll need
- Mandarins
- Star cookie cutter
- Optional: Pricking needle
- Optional: String
How it works
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Carefully peel the mandarins so that the peel remains in large pieces.
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Use the cookie cutter to cut out stars from the mandarin peels. Press the cutter firmly into the peel to get nice star shapes.
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Let the stars dry in a warm, dry place. This will make them firmer and more durable. You can use the finished stars as decorations for the Christmas tree, as window ornaments, or for other decorative purposes.
What kids learn from this
- Fine motor skills & creativity
- Environmental awareness & responsibility
