How to Make a String Star

Create a cool string star using just yarn, glue and a few simple supplies! In this easy craft, you’ll wrap colorful yarn into a star-shaped design that’s perfect for decorating your room, hanging in a window or giving as a gift. It’s a fun, inexpensive project that helps build creativity while making something you can proudly display.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A STRING STAR

• Bowl
• Glue (white school glue or crafting glue)
• Hair dryer
• Paper plate
• Pen
• Popsicle stick
• Scissors
• Star template
• Toothpicks
• Trash bag
• Water
• Yarn

WHAT YOU’LL DO

STEP 1: Cover your table with newspaper or a trash bag. Cut 5 to 6 pieces of yarn about a foot long. You can cut more later if needed.

Pour some glue into a bowl and add a little water. Stir it gently with a Popsicle stick. Do not make it too runny.

STEP 2: Cut out a star shape and trace it onto a paper plate.

Push toothpicks into the plate along the star points and where each arm meets the center. Space them out and make sure they stand up straight.

STEP 3: Dip one piece of yarn into the glue. Tie one end of the yarn to a toothpick. Wrap the yarn around the toothpicks to make a star. Go around the outside first, then crisscross the middle. Tie the yarn to a toothpick when you need a new piece. Keep going until you like how it looks.

STEP 4: Once you are satisfied with your string art, tie the yarn in a knot and cut off any extra string.

Let your star dry overnight, or ask an adult to help use a hair dryer.

STEP 5: When the star is dry, carefully pull out the toothpicks.

Hang up your star, give it as a gift or decorate your room with it!

Big creativity with a small price tag! The Scout Life 10 Under 10 series features quick and fun crafts you can do with your unit or family for under $10 and less than 10 minutes. Find more 10 Under 10 crafts at go.scoutlife.org/10under10.