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Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids

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Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - finished banjo

Transform a recycled jar lid into a fun kids' craft, toy, and musical instrument. These banjos are as fun to make as they are to play with. The instructions and photos needed to get started are included on this page.

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Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids

By 15mhhm15 [1,060 Posts, 2,420 Comments]

May 18, 2019

Do you have extra jar lids laying around? You can turn those lids into a fun banjo! This is a 3-in-1, a craft/toy/musical instrument, all for free made with supplies you have at home.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - finished banjo

Supplies:

jar lid
rubber band
craft stick
pipe cleaner
beads
sequins
hot glue

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - supplies

Steps:

You will need 2 rubber bands per jar lid. Double tie the rubber bands to get 4 strings.

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - use 2 rubber bands per lid and twist to make 4 strings

On the back of the lid, hot glue craft stick into place.

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - hot glue craft stick in place on the back of the lid

Decorate however you would like - pipe cleaners, sequins, and beads and secure in place with hot glue. Then ready to play with!

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - decorate the sticks

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids -

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By attosa [1,134 Posts, 5,123 Comments]

May 20, 20190 found this helpful

I love diy instruments! Well done :)

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