Instructional Guide
Introduction
Playprops is a kit full of exciting props that brings out the performer in your children. All children are born performers and they revel in imitating, singing, dancing and performing for others. They do this instinctively and all they need to trigger their imagination is a steady supply of props. The kit introduces the idea of making your own props to trigger a scene of play acting and performance. Making a prop with one’s own hands also improves imagination and dexterity. By choosing to craft a prop, the child is also learning to make choices in role-playing.This helps not only build imagination but also healthy competition and empathy for other people.
Project 1: Joining Pieces
Contents Fasteners Punched modular pieces Colored cut outs for pasting Glue
1 Insert the fastner inside one of the holes of the piece.
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For joining two pieces, loop the Insert the ball end of the fastener through the holes of the fastener through the ring to modular pieces as shown. secure the joint.
4 Repeat the process for other pieces as well to make the patterns for the crown, armor, helmet or the medallion
5 You can also use 2 fasteners to get a longer length.
6 This will let you create loose pieces.
Project 1: Making The Armor Using the modular pieces you could create many different designs for armors. Here is a set of templates that you could use to build your armor or you could design one completely on your own.
Tie the armor to your chest. Additionally you can also create a helmet as shown or other pieces of armor like bracers, pads, etc.
Project 2: Making The Crown To make the crown, arrange the pieces as shown in the templates.You could follow the designs or make one of your own.
Add decorative pieces like gems and stones using the decorations given to the crown. Wrap the crown around your forehead and tie it at the back to complete it.
Project 3: Making The Medallion
For the Medallion, arrange the pieces as shown to create different types of medallions.You can even make one of your own design.
Tie a long thread around the ends and wear the medallion around your neck.
Get together with your friends and use your imagination to make stories and be a part of them.