STEM Binary Code Ornaments

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Packages of pony beads: red, green & white
• Pipe cleaners: red, green & white
• Small pieces of 4-H fabric
• White glue
• Scissors
• Binary alphabet off the Internet

DIRECTIONS:

1. Look up binary alphabet on the Internet to get the code.
2. Twist two pipe cleaners together to make a longer piece.
3. Use the following guide: Make 0 out of red beads. Make 1 out of green beads. Make spaces out of white beads.
4. Following the binary code, slide beads onto the pipe cleaner to create a word.
5. Twist ends together and make a holiday shape from the beaded pipe cleaners.
6. You can finish by gluing a piece of fabric to the backside of the ornament. Let it dry and then trim off the excess fabric.
7. Tie a bow to hang.

Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:

• Use words that are longer than 5 letters to create a reasonably-sized ornament.