Diy Crafts :
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DIY abacus. 1) Paint an open frame, dowel rods and wooden beads and wheels. Let dry. 3) Cut 4, 12" pieces of a 3/16" and 1/8" dowel rod. 4) Using 1/8" drill bit, drill 8 holes (4 on each side directly across) being sure to evenly space the holes. 5) Do the same for the other 8 holes, only with 3/16" drill bit. 6) Slide all beads (by color) onto the 3/16" dowel rods and all wheels onto the 1/8" dowel rods. 7) Push the ends of all dowel rods into the appropriate holes. Use glue to secure.
