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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Wires Crafts for Children
A wire is a thin and flexible strand of metal. Although they are uses for electronics, it can be used to make the coolest crafts. Children can use wire (or craft wire) to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, napkin rings, dream catchers, ornaments and even crowns. Wires are also useful for hanging wreaths and other wall hangings.
You can make a bead wreath for any time of year using craft wire. To make this, you need to cut the craft wire to your length of your choosing to make a large loop. Then curl one of the wire end to keep the beads from sliding while putting them on. Use the color beads that will reflect the holiday or time of year, for example, green and red for Christmas or black and orange for Halloween. Twist the craft wire ends together to close the loop. Finally tie a ribbon (bow). You can use the bow to hang the wreath.
It is easy to make a clown doll and a dog from spools, wire, and beads. Notice that the legs are beads. For the ears, you can use felt. You can just experiment with how you do it. Always knot wire at ends to prevent the toys from falling apart. Paint, varnish, or shellac the spools.
Select a flower pot or a glass jar in which you wish to place an ivy. Then cut 8 pieces of spool wire, raffia, or heavy string to measure in length 3 times the height of the jar or pot. On a piece of cardboard trace the shape of the bottom of the receptacle. Cut the circle enlarging it a little more than the glass. Fold as seen in figure 1. Notch at each fold. Use this notched circle for a pattern. Place it on a thin piece of wood. Trace and cut out, as pictured in figure 2. Make a small hole in the center. Thread one end of the 8 strands of wire or raffia or cord through the hole. Twist these ends together into a knot that will not slip through the hole. Turn pot upside down. Place notched piece of wood on the bottom with knotted ends of thread against the pot, as seen in Fig. 3. With a 11/2 inch piece of cardboard measure down from bottom of glass and tie 2 neighboring threads together as in figure 5. Then with a 3 inch piece of cardboard measure the strands tie as in figure 5. Note diamond-shaped spaces created by this tying. Continue weaving in this manner to top of pot. Straighten the 8 strands and knot together at free ends. Hang vase from a hook. Fill pot with water and ivy.
Use soft copper wire (about 12" for a four-letter name), pointed pliers, scissors or pinking shears, needle, thread, colored felt scraps, cork or wood, a small safety pin, and a pencil. Bend wire to form name (use pliers for sharp bends). Cut felt into any desired shape large enough to be used as a background for the name. (Edges may be pinked for a more decorative effect.) Sew the name on the felt background and attach small safety pin to back. Pupil may make extra pins for gifts. You can also mount their names on cork or wood and attach them to your personal belongings. These wire names also may be used for original and unusual place cards for a dinner or party.
Magic Heart Trick Making Craft for Friends on Valentines Day - This is a really cool idea for a Valentines Day gift to your friends. This is a Wire Heart and Horseshoe Puzzle Trick … your friend or loved one will need to try to figure out how to get the heart off of the horseshoe. It is a LOT of fun.
Make Clothespin Wire Barrel - Make a mini-barrel with clothespins, a can, and wires. You can use this as a plant holder, pencil holder, or just make it to hold odds and ends.
Spider Web and Spider Magnet Craft - Learn how to make this really neat spider web and spider hanging craft with soft wire and some other supplies.
Make a Pioneer's Well from a Spool, Tac, Wire & Milk Carton - Learn how to make a working water well with a recycled milk carton, spool, string, and a tac.
Wire and Rubberband Slingshot Craft - Boys love slingshots. This one is meant to shoot paper.
Making Fairy Crowns - This is a perfect fairy crown and it will look beautiful on your little fairy. You make this crown with wire and ribbon. Beautiful.
Create Your Own Mini Water Well with Branch, String, Wire & Can - Learn how to make a miniature, working, water well to play with.
Wire Sculptures - How to make basic wire sculptures.
Make Fairy Wings - Learn how to make these fairy wings with strong wire, soft wire, some lace, and a few other things.
Whales that Float - With the help of a cork, wire, and fishing weights, this whale can float pretty well.
Copper Wire Wrapped Stone Necklaces - You can make beautiful jewelry with medium copper wire. Just wrap it around a beautiful stone and wear it around your neck.
Cardboard Box Lanterns - In this post I will be showing you how to make a Cardboard Box Lantern. That’s right…. it is a lantern that you can use outside that it made from a cardboard box. Some other items you need are paper and wire.
Floating Seal Toys - Make these floating seals with a cork and fishing weights. Play with these in the bathtub.
Ancient
Spirit Journal Cover - -
Clay embellishments really make this ancient spirit journal your own.
Try it for yourself or create your own patterns and design. This
handmade clay project also makes a great scrapbook cover.
Adjustable
Copper Multi-Strand Bracelet - -
Swarovski crystals and copper wire make this bracelet perfect for
transitioning from business attire to evening wear.
Amazing
Acrobats - -
Pull up on the string to make this performer zip along.
Artsy
Lamp Shade - -
Shed some light on your child's artwork with a lamp shade made from
past pictures.
Banana
Bunch Necklace - -
Use seed beads and Beadalon wire to create a tropical looking pendant
necklace.
Basket
of Apples - - The
scent of cooking apples is a treat for the nose in the fall. Imagine
the aroma of a fresh apple pie in the oven or cooked apples and
cinnamon on the stove top. What better place in the autumn than the
kitchen for a sign with apples as the motive?
Bead
Buddies - -
Your child will love having these colorful creations hanging around.
And with countless design possibilities, she can easily craft an
entire collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
Beaded
Bunny Napkin Rings - - Make
cute little bunny napkin rings to dress up your family dinner table
for Easter.
Beaded
CD Ornaments - -
Recycle old CD’s into colorful trendy ornaments. With a little
paint, wire and beads, you can add a new look to the holiday season.
Beaded
Heart Dreamcatcher - - This
heart decoration is quickly made and makes a nice.pngt for a loved
one for Valentine’s Day or anniversary. Hang it in the window.
When the sun shines, the faceted beads reflect the sunrays and
sparkle in the room. If you change the ribbon color to white, it can
be used as a decoration for a wedding.
Beaded
Spiderweb - -
Spiders are a valuable presence in any garden, keeping harmful
insects at bay. Welcome eight-legged friends with this bead-adorned
tribute, which will catch the sun (and your eye!) when hung from an
eave or a low-hanging branch.
Bead
Wreath - -
The wreath can symbolize the circle of friendship, which makes this
decorative sun catcher just the.pngt for almost anyone on your
family's list.
Beautiful
Butterfly - -
Let your little one choose craft foam, fabrics, and boa trim in her
favorite colors, then use our printable templates for the wings to
make this costume take flight.
Be
Mine Valentine Wall Hanging - -
You'd never guess this darling heart was once a boring brown paper
grocery bag! Make one yourself to give to a friend or to hang in your
entryway.
Black
Cat and Pumpkin Chain - - Why
not saw a couple of typical Halloween figures out of wood and use
them for autumn decorations. This is a quick and easy weekend project
for those with less time. Follow the instructions below for the
sawing, painting and assembly.
Bloomin'
Buttons - -
If spring has yet to blossom, your kids can create a preview of the
season's colors by livening up your houseplants with vibrant button
flowers.
Bobbleheads - - Now fans can have their very own bobblehead dolls, just like the
players do -- no NFL contract required.
Broomstick
Witch - -
This adorably spooky clay pot witch comes bearing a special treat...
an air freshener for your home. All you need to create this do it
yourself Halloween craft is some STYROFOAM Brand Foam, a clay pot and
craft wire.
Brown
Bag Turkey - -
This whimsical turkey is a perfect addition to your entryway, or even
your dining room wall! Dinner guests may even feel a bit guilty when
you cut into your golden brown bird.
Brown
Bear - -
Here's a friendly critter you can make from clay and wire.
Burnt
Bag Butterfly Plant Stake - -
Use inexpensive brown grocery bags, florist wire and glue to create
surprisingly elegant garden or plant stakes. This unique technique
gives an antique metal look at a fraction of the cost.
Butterfly
Garden Stake - -
Your garden will sparkle with this beautiful butterfly garden stake. Make this
fun and easy craft to dress up your garden. Make several for your own garden or give
some as.pngts!
Butterfly
Pocket Pal - - Make this beautiful Butterfly to pop up out of your pocket.
Butterfly
Polka Dots - - This happy little
butterfly will brighten a young girls room and make it smell good too.
Button
Man - - Button , button, who's got the button? You'll hope you have lots of
them when you see this craft. This prize winning project was made by
Marianne Kirby who is a writer and artist living in Orlando,
Florida.
Captive
Heart - -
Show Grandma you care with this keepsake. The red wire is very
flexible, so she can extract the note and treat while keeping the
ornament to remind her of her sweetheart.
Celestial Clay Mobile - - Create a colorful mobile of heavenly bodies using self-hardening
clay.
Cheery
Easter Chick - - This
delightful Easter chick is happy to welcome spring. From her curly
wire head feathers to the sparkling eggs at her feet, she's just as
sweet as can be.
Chef's Skillet - -
Be a chef for today. Transform a paper bowl into a skillet and use
your imagination to sculpt your menu for the day out of clay or
dough.
Chenille
Easter Bunny on a Stick - - This
soft and fuzzy bunny will be fun for young hands to create for
Easter. It is not complicated to make and only requires only up to 30
minutes time to complete.
Christmas
Lanterns - - Hang
a beautiful lantern by the window or set it on your table to make a
festive holiday decoration. Add a glow stick inside to make Christmas
Eve an enchanted night.
Class
Act Apple - -
Here's a fun and easy Teacher Appreciation.pngt to make with your
child. Their teacher will hang this.pngt in their classroom with
pride!
Clay Charms - -
These clay creations can be used as key chain charms or bag charms,
or can even be worn as a pendant. Make them for your mom on Mother's
Day or for your friends on Valentine's Day.
Clay Charm with Photo - -
Create a clay charm with photo that you can use as a key chain charm
or bag charm, or even wear as a pendant.
Clown
Paper Decoration - - This
brightly colored circus clown will add cheer and delight to any room
he is hanging in. It is a perfect decoration especially for a child’s
play room. Assembly is a bit fun because it is like dressing a paper
doll.
Copper
Personal Box - -
Decorate a personal box with metal embossing, acrylic paint and fun
wire.
Cork
Christmas Tree Ornament - - This
tree is quick and easy to make and looks decorative as an ornament on
the Christmas tree or even as a topper on a Christmas present.
Cork
Gingerbread Decoration - - Cork
has a texture that is perfect for making ornaments that look like
baked cookies. This is a second example of how you can decorate a
gingerbread man out of cork.
Cornhusk
Napkin Rings and Place Cards - -
In fall, the blossoms of summertime are little more than a distant
memory. But you can bring some of their delicate beauty to your fall
decorating by fashioning flowers from the husks of dried Indian corn
-- a farm-stand staple at this time of year. Inspired by the early
American craft tradition of making dolls from cornhusks, our cornhusk
flowers -- mimicking apple blossoms -- are both elegant and simple to
create.
Curly
wire bulb ornament - -
Spring into the Christmas spirit with this curly wire bulb ornament.
This craft is quick and easy for kids since it mainly involves
wrapping gold wire around a ready-made ornament. How to Make this great curly wire bulb ornament with crafts wire craft.
Decoupage
Country Can - - This charming country accent will look perfect on
your shelf or near the entryway. The design possibilities for this
project are limited only by your imagination!
Delicate
Snowflake Ornament - -
Create a delicate snowflake ornament with colorful "cocktail"
beads. A snowflake wire form makes this project a snap. Cover your
tree with these beaded snowflake ornaments or hang from windows.
Dragonfly
Dreams - -
Ad a bit of sparkle to your room with this Dragonfly. Make This great dragonfly with Crafts Wire.
Embossed
Glue Sun Burst - -
Bring some southwest decor into your home with this embossed glue sun
burst project, compliments of Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home. The
rays of the sun are accented with beaded wire. This makes a very
unique home decor accent.
English
Rose And Ivy Wreath - - This
beautiful heart shaped wreath, fashioned from dried lemon leaves and
freeze-dried white English roses, makes a spectacular accent for a
special event, such as a wedding or an anniversary.
Fancy Twisties Crafts Idea - -
With a pipe cleaner and some decorative materials, you can creatively
embellish your flip-flops, hair accessories, bracelets, bags, hats,
or even your pencils!
Floating
Ghost - -
Give this spirited specter a little push to get it moving, and let
partygoers conjure up guesses as to what keeps it floating eerily
just above the floor.
Floral
Address Plaque - - Not
a painter? Can't draw those lovely details you would like to? This
project is for you!
Flutterbyes - - It's a treat to catch even a glimpse of a butterfly, and with this
colorful mobile, you'll have a bevy of beautiful creatures hanging
around.
Foam
Caterpillar - -
Here's a critter you'll actually enjoy seeing in your garden or
planter. Our cheerful, cheeky caterpillar is constructed out of --
surprise! -- foam practice golf balls.
Friendship
Card with Flowers - - Maybe
you have a special friend and feel like sending her/him special
wishes... just so, or even for a birthday. Even though it is very
easy to send electronic messages, it is still fun for someone to
receive “real mail”. Why not surprise a friend by
creating a handmade personal card and sending it off. Imagine how
happy that person will be after going to the mail box and finding
your personal greetings instead of just bills and junk mail.
Friendship Locket Making Craft - -
Celebrate beloved friends by wearing their photos with yours in this
lovely paper cup locket craft.
Frightened
Fly - -
Here's a scared insect you can make from clay and wire.
Funky
Copper Heart Valentine’s Card - -
The recipient of this clever card will be sure to twist and shout
with delight at your creativity.
Ghostly
Halloween Bag - - Beware of the
little ghost waiting to "spook" you as you pass by its
brown bag hiding spot. The ghost will also keep your room freshly
scented as it is made from a Renuzit® air
freshener.
Gold
Heart ATC - - This artist trading card is kept in
shades of red, orange and gold. An embossed gold metal heart gives
this project a shiny final touch.
Halloween
Ghost Magnet - - This friendly ghost
will be "frightfully" glad to hold your notes on Mom's
refrigerator.
Heart
Wire Pins - - Just
a few twists and you have a beautiful pin from wire and beads.
Hooked
on Earrings - -
Do you love funky jewelry? Why not make your own accessories to match
your wardrobe?! These earrings make great.pngts, too!
How
to make a Pinwheel - -
Learn to make a professional looking pinwheel.
Hula-Hoop
Wreath - -
Don't let that Hula-Hoop go to "waist" all winter! It makes
a natural base for a green garland wreath that runs circles around
the store-bought variety.
Indian
Corn Pin - -
Adults and children alike will enjoy making this festive and adorable
pin. Wear to celebrate the season, or give as a.pngt! This idea can
also be adapted to make a colorful magnet.
Insects!
Recycled Robots - -
Here come the robot insects!! Make your own invasion hordes with
recycled items and Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ modeling
compound!
Lacy
Gold Paper Star Tree Ornament - - Create
these delicate and lacy stars to give your Christmas tree an elegant
look. These stars are easier to craft than they look and one is
completed within a half an hour. You can also enlarge the pattern and
use heavier cardstock to create window decorations with these stars
as well.
Ladybug
Wall Hanging - - You'd
never guess this charming little ladybug was once a boring brown
paper grocery bag! Make one yourself to give to a friend or to hang
in your entryway to welcome spring!
Lovely
Ladybug - -
Here's a pretty critter you can make from clay and wire.
Make
Your Own Wire Wrapped Votives - - Lovely accents you can make from plain
glass votives and a little craft wire. Easy instructions help create these pretty candle
holders!
Metal-Accented
Photo Journal - -
A photo journal accented with wire and metal sheets becomes a great
display piece for the coffee table.
Mini
Tea SWAPs - - Tiny little cups of
tea are only 1" big! The perfect size for SWAPping.
Nuts
and Bolts Christmas Ornaments - -
Use spare bolts, washers and other hardware to create a snowman,
angel or Santa ornament for Christmas. Kids can help thread the
hardware onto beading wire to create the ornament bodies.
Number Necklace - -
A delightful big bead necklace craft perfect for learning counting
and numbers.
Our
Friendly Ghost - - This
lovable little ghost can't wait to greet trick-or-treaters. A
whimsical addition to your Halloween decor, she's wearing her best
bow and perching patiently in her rustic wooden basket. Her body is
fashioned from easy to use loopy chenille, which gives her an
appealing, cuddly softness.
Paper
Christmas Tree or Evergreen Tree - - This
craft project is fun for both young and old alike and looks great
plain and decorated. A whole forest of trees can be created which
also looks really great.
Patriotic
Bubble Wands - -
Kids can safely show their patriotic spirit with these adorable star
shaped bubble wands. Instead of sparklers this year, opt for bubbles
and all the wonder they bring with them!
Personalized
Photo Holder - -
Alphabet blocks aren't just for stacking - they can also be used for
showing off favorite pictures and artwork.
Poinsetta
Pin - - This
beautiful pin is a perfect.pngt for your holiday hostess. When you
arrive for dinner, have this beautiful.pngt from your heart ready to
attach to her lapel. Makes a wonderful teacher.pngt, present for Mom,
or any special lady on your shopping list!
Recycled
Robot - - What boy(and lots of girls too) isn't interested in futuristic
fantasies? Here's a fun project that will be just the ticket for a
rainy day or to illustrate your favorite robot story. When you're
done give him/her a name and make it a part of the family.
Rose Brooch - -
Make a rose or other three-dimensional flower brooches out of felt
sheets. They're a perfect handmade present for mom on Mother's Day or
for Grandma on her special day.
Scented
Apple Wreath - - Apples and spice dried slice
by slice, that's what this wreath is made of. And the wreath is
wonderfully easy to assemble, even for kids. You simply fold pliable
apple slices - dried in the oven or microwave - and thread them onto
a wire frame. Hang the wreath with a colorful looped bow.
Shamrock
Wall Hanging - - The luck of the Irish will be in your home this
year with this friendly and welcoming paper bag wall hanging.
Snowman
PileUp - - It's
a pile up! These three snowmen cleverly decorate a Renuzit®
Adjustable Air Freshener for great scents all winter long.
Snowman
“Waiting for Winter” Wall Decoration - - If you like
crafting with wood, you can create this project for the winter
months. This snowman ist waiting for winter and waiting to catch
snowflakes as they fall. This project takes some time to craft but
makes a wonderful winter decoration for your wall or door.
Sparkling
Sun Catcher - -
A bit gray outside? No worries. Hung in a window, this bejeweled,
dancing sun catcher will coax the sun back in no time.
Spring
Bouquet - - Make
this fun craft project and add some spring to your home. This will
make a lovely.pngt for mom, perfect for the kitchen
counter, bedroom side table or even a nice
addition to a working mom's desk!
Twisted
Paper Witch - -
This adorable witch will make a wonderful addition to any windowsill,
front porch, entry way, or tabletop. She's easy to make and fun to
show off!
Valentine
Heart Pin - - This beautiful Valentine Heart Pin will be
treasured for years to come.
Wacky
Wire Tiara - - Just
twist some wire and add some beads to make a wild and crazy
tiara.
Whimsical
Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Hair Stick and Hair Combs - -
Create unique wire hair combs and hair sticks. These easy and quick
projects will dazzle in your hair and impress your friends.
Wire
Bracelets - - Just
cut and twist to make really pretty wire jewelry. Credit for this
project goes to Linda Hesselbach of Kings Park. Thanks Linda!
Wired
Star - -
Although cookie cutters are best known for their work in the kitchen,
these fun-shaped baking utensils can also play a role in decorating
your family's Christmas tree.
Wire
Heart Valentine's Day Card - -
Why not give a very sophisticated and modern Valentine's Day card to
someone this V-Day?
Wire
Wrapped Bracelet - - Create
this funky and colorful bracelet from craft wire and glass beads.
Wire
Wrap Necklace - -
Here's a way for your kid to show off that lucky pebble or
one-of-a-kind beach find he picked up during a recent adventure.
Wizard
Wand - -
Make an accessory essential to any young apprentice -- a wizard wand.
Fun to make and use, this craft is a favorite with kids.
Wobbling
Santa - -
Using different colored felt, some wire, paints and a few other
materials you can have this fun wobbling santa moving around in your
home. It's a great Christmas craft that the kids will love having in
the house.
Wooden
Flower Girl - - This
wooden girl with her flowers is an easy scroll saw project and makes
a really cute decoration for the summer.
Wool
Snowflake Card - -
It looks freshly fallen snow landed on top of this card! This wooly
snowflake will certainly make your Christmas card one-of-a-kind.
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