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Chinese Hand Drum

Material used:

2 small paper plates

1 tongue depressor or disposable chopstick

Construction paper or markers to decorate

Glue

scissor

tape

stapler

yarn – about 45-55cm long

colorful beads

Instructions :

1. Decide on a design for your drum. You could use your zodiac symbol or chinese characters.

2. Create your design, using construction paper or markers on one of the paper plates.

3. Use a good scotch tape to tape the stick down on the 2nd paper plate.

4. String and tie some beads on both ends of the yarn.

5. Tape the yarn on the 2nd paper plate. Make sure both sides are approximately the same length.

6. Assemble and staple both paper plates together.

7. Hold the stick in both hands and rub your hands together. This will make the beads strike the drum.