Periscope adventures

It will be a summer of backyard exploration with this easy-to-make craft.

By Carol Scheffler author of Crafting Fun Stuff with A Crowd of Kids (Sterling Publishing, 2002)

Excerpted from Crafting Fun Stuff with A Crowd of Kids by Carol Scheffler. Copyright 2002 by Carol Scheffler. Excerpted, with permission by Sterling Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

Materials:
• Craft glue
• Craft knife
• Fabric (scraps)
• Mailing paper: brown
• Masking tape
• Narrow box or mailing tube
• Plastic camping mirrors (2)
• Twine

Instructions

1. Using craft knife, cut two slits at 45º angles on opposite sides and at each end of box for mirrors as shown in Diagram A.

2. Cut out 2" x 4" rectangle from box front top and back bottom for view opening as shown in Diagram B.

IDEA: This periscope was made from a mailing tube.

3. Make certain ends of box are closed. Note: If using a mailing tube, make certain that the lid fits tightly on the tube. Mix craft glue and water. Dip brown paper into mixture and completely cover box. Do not cover slits. Let dry.

4. Slide mirrors into slits and secure with tape.

5. Embellish periscope with fabric scraps.

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