Homemade Musical Instruments You will need a heavy paper plate
or two thin plates pasted together; a few jingle bells, yarn,
and a hole punch. Punch holes around the outer circle of the
plate. Tie yarn to the bells, then securely fasten through the
plate holes. Be aware of a possible choke hazard for young
children, and only use with adult supervision. Make drums from
old oatmeal boxes or coffee cans. Rattles & Shakers- Use old
dish washing liquid bottles. Fill slightly with rice, seeds, or
sand. Secure tightly. Decorate with contact paper or magazine
clippings. Attach sandpaper to two small cut 2″ x 4″s. Rub
together. Here are some pictures of handmade instruments by
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