Rock Necklaces

A variation on the age-old nature necklace, these wire-wrapped pendants are fun for kids to trade. Some girls paint their names on one side and their best friend's on the other, and wear them as a proclamation of their unbreakable bond.

Total Time: 1 hour

Ages: preschooler

What you'll need

 * A small rock
 * Colored wire (we used 22-gauge)
 * Scissors
 * Pencil
 * Needle-nose pliers
 * Colored leather cord

How to make it

 * 1) Place the rock at the center of a 15-inch-long piece of wire and wrap the wire around the rock a few times to secure it.
 * 2) Twist together the ends, then wrap the twist around a pencil to form a loop. Use pliers to close the loop, then cut off any excess wire.
 * 3) To finish, thread a necklace-length piece of leather cord through the loop and knot the ends.