To make a really delightful cracker, you will need.

• Item # 5731000 - Cracker Tubes (105 x 50mm), or Cardboard Rolls, or light card to make inner rolls.

• Crepe, or similar paper.

• Adhesive Tape or Glue Stick.

• Snaps

• Narrow Ribbon.  

• Assorted Ribbons, Tapes, Stickers, Glitter etc for decoration.

• Your own special gift to include in your unique party Cracker, Jokes, Hats and Novelties. The choices are endless.

  Cracker  Tubes - NZ$ 1.70 each with free freight for 10 or more

  

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PARTY CRACKER

• Either use our pre-sized Cracker Tubes (105 x 50mm) or make your own by preparing 3 rolls of card, each 10cm wide x a suggested 30cm, rolled and taped to form a tube of diameter to suit the gift to be included.
  The first roll will be left in the cracker, the other two are for use as temporary end formers and will be removed once the cracker is made.

• Cut crepe paper 35cm x 35cm per cracker (or larger if you wish). You may also use tissue paper, cake board paper, or fancy gift wrap for colour effect. NOTE: THE PAPER YOU USE MUST BE ABLE TO BE TORN EASILY.
  
• Arrange the rolls on the crepe paper along the grain of the paper. Lay a Cracker Snap between roll and paper, then roll the paper to cover.
  
• Gently withdraw one end roll approx 2cm (1 inch) then twist and gently (but firmly) tie the crepe paper between the centre and one end roll. Tie the crepe paper securely with narrow ribbon.
  
• Fill the centre roll with novelties, personal gift, jokes, paper hats, lollies, etc.
  
• Similarly gather and tie the second end with narrow ribbon.
  
• Decorate your own special party crackers with ribbons, transfers, stickers, glitter etc. The choices and variety possible is endless.
  
• The two end cardboard rolls have been used to maintain the shape throughout the assembly process. They may now be removed to use again on your next cracker.

With a friend, each hold the snap, then give it a quick sharp pull for the BANG.