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Japanese Sandals
"Japan"
by Richard & Sheila
Tames

This book is perfect
for children to learn
all the basic facts
about Japan.  From
Japanese History to
Modern Life, there
engaging way, with
craft and activity
ideas as well.
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Materials
Discussion
These adorable little Paper Mache Sandals make the perfect craft to
follow up learning about Japanese customs and traditions.  Plus they
make fantastic little keepsake boxes for your children to store some
goodies!
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  • Explain tradition of removing shoes
    before entering a home.
  • Talk with children about the removal of
    sandals during Biblical Times.
  • Read about Moses in Exodus 3:1-5,
    and how he removed his sandals.
Step 1
Choose some fun paper for your sandals.  
We picked two different colors of Origami
paper (5 7/8" square).  It takes half of a
sheet per sandal.  Any decorative paper
works good!
Remove the top part of the box, and paint them
black.  You can paint the entire top, or just the
"thong" part of the sandal.
Step 3
Using your decoupage glue, paint a
layer onto the bottom part of the sandal.
Place your paper over the glue, doing your
best to line up the top of the paper with the
top of the sandal.  Add another layer of glue.
Step 6
If you want, you can add a little felt bottom to
your sandals.  Just trace the soles onto a
piece of craft felt and cut out.
Step 5
Once dry, go around the bottom edge and
cut any extra paper that is hanging over.
Step 7
Glue the felt to the bottoms of your sandals
using your glue.  Don't use too much
because it will sop through the felt.
Step 8
Set the lids on your sandal boxes, and allow
to dry for a couple of hours.
Find a special place to keep these little
sandals.  Think of some fun things you can
store inside them (money, bible verses,
paper scrolls....)