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For this 1 Minute Finger Tip, you'll need a small plastic fruit box or punnet, three elastic bands, two barbecue sticks, a piece of plastic cut from a margarine tub lid, a hole punch and a pair of scissors.
See if you can beat Stephen's studio time.
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Start by putting the elastic bands onto the fruit box or punnet - one at either end.
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Stick the barbecue sticks down both sides of the fruit box or punnet, so that they're sandwiched between the outside edge of the box and the elastic bands.
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Now punch a couple of holes into the piece of plastic. They need to be level.
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Take another elastic band and thread it through both holes in the piece of plastic.
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Add a little sticky tape to keep the elastic band in place.
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Thread the elastic band on the piece of plastic over both barbecue sticks, and stop the clock!
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Finished!
You've made a Mississippi Steamer.
Twist the piece of plastic and keep hold of it when it's well twisted up...
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...place it in some water (a bath is ideal), let go of the plastic, and watch it go!
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The plastic acts like a paddle, propelling the Mississippi Steamer forwards.
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We've got a template here that you can print off and stick on if you like, to create a more authentic look for your Mississippi Steamer. Just click here to get it.
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