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  • Question
    Why should I wrap the ribbon around the dowel?
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    To decorate them. It's not necessary.
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    Can the cardboard be larger?
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    Size actually helps stabilizing it. But, more size might not go with the look and, also, if it gets any bigger it may not be visible from certain top angles.
  • Question
    There are only four dowels used in it, so why do I want the twelve dowels?
    Community Answer
    If you are using skewers to make dowels, you will need three skewers to make one dowel. 3 x 4 = 12.
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    Can we do it with a small bottle also?
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    Yes you can but you will have to adjust the measurements. Depending on the size of the bottle you will likely have to halve the amount of sand you put in.
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    Can I make a sand timer from a large bottle?
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    Yes, it doesn't matter how big the bottles are, you just need two of the same size. It will realistically run longer if the ratio of the sand and bottles remains the same.
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    How do I make a sand timer using 2 liter bottles?
    Community Answer
    If they are normal drinking plastic bottles, just follow this same recipe explained in the steps above.
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    What will happen if the sand isn't dry?
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    It will clump together and might clog up the timer. Make sure to dry sand throughly and without large clumps before use.
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