Life has meaning! / myLot

Walnut Creek, California

November 24, 2019 7:30pm CST

Several months ago, I made a "raft" for the kids at my friend's preschool, where I sometimes work. It received a lot of "attention" and eventually started to fall apart. This weekend, I "fixed" the raft, using waterproof wood glue, Barefoot wine corks (I like their Pinot Grigio) and some pop-sickle sticks from a local arts and crafts store. I hope it will hold together and become a favorite "toy" next week. We shall see.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Nov 19

It's often the simple toys that get the most use and are the most loved.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135770)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Nov 19

Hope it lasts them a while

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Nov 19

I am sure the kids will enjoy that raft. How many Pinot Grigio do you have to drink to get the corks needed? Just wondering

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238314)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Nov 19

Heh heh. Nine corks per raft. I originally made this one with Charles Shaw corks. But I am using Barefoot corks for the missing middle piece, as I think the kids may notice the "cute" foot graphic.

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Joanie

@Freelanzer (10782)

• Canada

25 Nov 19

Looks like it can survive some waves. I often underestimate the power of the glue.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238314)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Nov 19

Regular wood glue is water-soluble. So I use special indoor/outdoor wood glue...or crazy glue.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

25 Nov 19

It will be perfect now!

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238314)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Nov 19

I'll put it back in service today.

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Raj

@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

25 Nov 19

Waterproof wood glue will help

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238314)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Nov 19

That's what I use when I make rafts, of course. But 4-year-olds aren't always gentle with their toys.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169477)

• United States

25 Nov 19

I like doing these types of projects with my 5th grade student. Creating is his reward for doing his work in the afternoon. My other one on one student cannot do any of this. I am happy if he picks up a little sign language. This raft is the kind of craft I would do with my grands, though.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238314)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Nov 19

Yes, Horse Jr. has made some rafts with me. How come the one student can't? Disabled?