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    How do I make a small chain, like for a watch chain or a necklace chain?
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    You can follow the same steps, but you have to use smaller strips to make the chain smaller.
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    How do I color it when it is looped?
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    You should color it beforehand.
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    Can I just use glue to glue the strips together?
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    No, it will not stick.
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    What do I hang them up with?
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    You can hang them up with ribbon, string, etc.
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    Can I use Command Strips to hang the chain up?
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    Sure! Just make sure that the links are thin enough to fit in the hook of the command strip or it might fall easily.
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    How do I make a wreath of paper chains?
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    Connect them by looping an additional strand through each end of the existing chains, to form a circle. Use tape or staples to keep them connected in a wreath shape. Add a ribbon for hanging at the part you want to be the top.
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    Can I loop poster board paper instead of regular paper?
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    You can but it will likely require more reinforcement because poster board is stiffer.
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    What size paper should I use?
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    Any size will work. The thickness of your strips should be determined by what you're making. If you're making a bracelet, use thin, small strips. If you're making a wreath, use thicker strips.
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    Can I use staples instead of glue?
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    Yes. If you don't have staples, you can use tape.
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    Can you make it with paper only?
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    No, you need staples, glue or tape to help form each link.
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    Is this a good craft for second graders?
    Zaynab Moustafa
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    Of course! Kids love making crafts, and this is super easy and fun!
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