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A fun and easy kids craft to do is to make a tissue box guitar. All you really need is just an empty tissue box, a used-up paper towel roll, and some rubber bands. Let's get started!

  1. A long box rather than a square one is preferable. [1]
  2. Use scissors or a knife to cut around the edge of the opening to get out the plastic that the tissues come through. This will make it easier to strum.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Tissue Box Guitar
    Put the paper towel roll on top, trace it with a marker, and cut along the lines. [2]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Tissue Box Guitar
    Make sure it's about two to three inches in. Tape may be used to hold the roll in place and make it sturdy. [3]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Tissue Box Guitar
    Wrap a couple of rubber bands around on each side of the paper towel roll. Different types and sizes of rubber bands may be used to create different tones and sounds. [4]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Tissue Box Guitar
    Add stickers, paint some art designs, spray paint it, sprinkle glitter on it, and anything you would like. Now you're ready to roll!
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    Can I make different notes with it?
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    Yes, you could get a thicker band for low sounds or a thin band for high sounds.
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    What do I do if I don't have rubber bands?
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    You can use elastic and place that where the rubber bands would be.
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    Why do I need to add the empty paper towel roll?
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    It's just to make it look more like a guitar. It also may make it easier to hold on to.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Empty tissue box (long)
      • Empty paper towel roll
      • Rubber bands
      • Marker
      • Scissors or knife
      • Decorative items (e.g. paint, stickers, gift wrap paper, etc.)

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