Rhythm Sticks
Step by step instructions showing how to make your own recycled rubber Rhythm Sticks, presented by Crafty Corner
For any questions contact us via emailThis is a great craft project - ensuring you have loads of fun even after the project is completed! Rhythm sticks are a great way to spend some time outdoors and have fun whilst developing your rhythm and hand-eye coordination! Follow our easy step by step instructions and make your own recycled rubber rhythm sticks!
What you need to make rhythm sticks:
- 2x 40cm dowel sticks, found at any hardware store and some pet shops (these will be your hand pieces)
- One 55cm dowel stick (longer stick)
- Scissors
- Insulation tape
- Used tire tube or rubber
Step 1
Cut your rubber or tire tube into 2 pieces that are 50cm long and 6cm wide - these are for the hand pieces. Cut 1 piece 65cm long and 6cm wide - this is for the longer stick. Cut 2 pieces that are 30cm long and 8cm wide, this will be for the end pieces on the longer stick.
Step 2
Use your thumb to hold down the stick onto the rubber, and the other hand to tightly wrap it around the length of the sticks.
Step 3
This is what it should look like...
Step 4
Cut the excess rubber off at the top of the stick.
Step 5
Tightly wrap insulation tape at both ends of all your sticks to keep the rubber in place.
Step 6
This is what your three sticks should look like when you are done.
Step 7
Cut your two 30cm long and 8cm wide pieces of rubber or tire tube as shown in the pic below.
Step 8
Attach the pieces from Step 7 to the ends of the longer stick.
And there you have it, your very own handmade rhythm sticks are ready for play!