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Easy to obtain, and even better, available for free, film canisters are an excellent resource for creative modelling ideas, says Miranda Walker. Why not see if your group can be inspired too? Camera film containers, which you can get from photograph developers, can be the inspiration for many craft activities. It's good practice to sterilise them before use in a solution of sterilising fluid (the type used for baby equipment). A glue gun used under supervision is the most effective way to stick items to canisters.

Camera film containers, which you can get from photograph developers, can be the inspiration for many craft activities. It's good practice to sterilise them before use in a solution of sterilising fluid (the type used for baby equipment). A glue gun used under supervision is the most effective way to stick items to canisters.

Here are some suggestions for activities to get you going: FAIRY FINGER PUPPETS

To make the head of the fairy, children screw up a small piece of paper and stick it to the bottom of the canister. Next, they cut out a circle of paper for a face, draw on features with felt tips, and stick this to the head. A couple of short pieces of wool or curling-ribbon can be added for hair. A triangle of card should be cut out for a dress, and stuck on to the front of the canister. A piece of bow-shaped pasta is added under the head, and finally, macaroni arms are secured into place.

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