To create a rainbow out of cereal, you essentially use the different colored pieces to create the arc of a rainbow, usually adhered to a surface. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Materials You'll Need:
- Cereal with distinct colors (e.g., Froot Loops, Trix)
- Bowls for sorting
- Glue (school glue or craft glue)
- Paper or cardboard (for the base)
- Optional: Mini marshmallows or cotton balls (for clouds)
Instructions:
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Sort the Cereal: Separate the cereal pieces by color into individual bowls. This will make it easier to grab the colors you need as you build the rainbow.
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Prepare the Base: Choose a piece of paper or cardboard to create your cereal rainbow on. You can draw an outline of a rainbow to guide you.
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Create the Rainbow Arcs: Starting with the innermost color (typically violet), apply a thin line of glue to your base along the desired arc. Carefully place the cereal pieces of that color in a row, pressing gently to ensure they adhere to the glue.
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Continue with the Colors: Repeat step 3 for each color of the rainbow, working your way outwards (indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red). Make sure each color row is adjacent to the previous one.
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Add Clouds (Optional): If you want to add clouds to your rainbow, glue mini marshmallows or cotton balls at the ends of the rainbow arcs.
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Let it Dry: Allow the glue to dry completely before handling your cereal rainbow.
Tips for Success:
- Use a good quality glue to ensure the cereal stays in place.
- Work in small sections to prevent the glue from drying out before you can place the cereal.
- Be patient and take your time to create neat and even rows of cereal.
- Consider using tweezers to pick up and place the cereal pieces precisely.
By following these steps, you can create a colorful and fun rainbow out of cereal.
