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Inexpensive bug catcher is easy to assemble and fun to decorate. Works well for a large group, scouting groups, birthday party activities or in a classroom.
MATERIALS:
- 2 Plastic containers (at least 1 lid and 2 container bottoms) I used the containers that sliced lunch meat comes in
- Sheer netting fabric – about 2? larger than the opening of the container
- Craft glue
- Razor knife (adults only)
- Puff paints or permanent markers
- Scissors
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Thoroughly wash and dry the plastic containers.
- ADULT ONLY: Using the razor knife, cut off the bottom of one of the containers.
- ADULT ONLY: Cut out the inside section of the lid. It is best to work on a hard surface such as a cutting board or thick magazine. Tip: When cutting out the lid, insert the razor knife into the starting point – deep enough that it is held into the wood, then with your other hand, move the lid (instead of moving the knife). This will be easier and give you a smoother cut.
- Run a thin line of glue around the top opening of the cut plastic container.
- Gently place the netting on top of the glue – do not pull tight.
- Place the cut lid on top of the netting and secure in place. This will tighten the netting.
- With scissors, trim off the excess netting around the lid.
- Decorate the outside of the uncut plastic container.
Now you are ready to catch some bugs! With the decorated container in one hand and the cut container with the lid in the other – scoop up bugs and fit the 2 containers together.
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