I found a fabulous idea for a way to dry your child’s art projects on the FamilyFun website.
Here is what you’ll need to complete the project:
Sheet of cardboard (33 by 60 inches)
Cardboard box (18 inches wide, 24 inches long, and 15 inches deep)
Tape
2 plastic gallon jugs
Water or sand
Colored duct tape
Thin cord
4 clothespins
Here are the directions:
1. Cut 1/4-inch-wide slots in the center of the box sides and then tape the rear cover flap in place, as shown. Fill 2 plastic gallon jugs with water or sand and place them under the flap to weight the box.
2. For greater durability, cover the edges of the cardboard sheet with colored duct tape. Then cut 1/4-inch-wide notches in the sides and slots in the bottom as specified.
3. Thread a 2 1/2-yard-long thin cord through the centers of 4 clothespins. Loop the cord around the cardboard, fitting it into the top pair of notches and tying together the ends on the back. Likewise, attach a second cord in line with the lower side notches.
4. Line up the bottom slots in the cardboard sheet with those in the box and gently but firmly push it all the way down to lock together the two pieces.
Check out the Art Drying Gallery to see pictures of the project.
