Toothbrush Bracelets

Materials:

1. One old toothbrush per child
2. tweezers or pliers
3. Pot
4. Tongs
5. Large mug
6. Oven gloves

Directions:

1. This is a great craft to do with school age and older children!
2. Remove bristles from the toothbrush(es) with tweezers or pliers.
3. Have an adult boil water.
4. The adult should boil the toothbrushes for 5 minutes.
5. The adult should carefully remove toothbrush(es) with tongs.
6. Bend toothbrush into a bracelet shape. (If toothbrush doesn't bend enough, put back in hot water.)
7. Place bent toothbrush in the bottom of a mug to hold its shape while it cools.
8. Pour cold water in the mug and remove your new bracelet.