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 How To
Make Jumpropes:
  
The child chooses 3 colors of yarn,
the brighter, the better.
The 3 yarn ends are tied to the traveler & strung several times
between the winder & traveler.
The child begins to turn the
crank, twisting the bundles tighter & tighter, until they
 begin to
twist upon each other, thus making the rope.
The finished rope is then cut from
the winder & the traveler & is knotted at each end with a
beautiful tassel.
The child has a handsome & functional jump rope,
which they have created.
FAQs:
Q: How long does it take to make a
jump rope?
A: Approximately 5 minutes.
Q: What kind of yarn do I use & where can I get it?
A: Acrylic worsted weight yarn works best. Red Hot Pepper has
quantities of yarn available at wholesale prices. You can also buy
yarn at any craft store or ask your community to donate the yarn.
Q: How much yarn do you need to make a jump rope?
A: Roughly ¼ pound or 4 oz. for a kid size rope & 1/3 pound or 5.3
oz. for an adult size rope.
Q: What is the fundraising potential for the jump rope winders?
A: In November of 2001, our Waldorf School introduced jump rope
making as an activity for our Winter Fair. The response has been
tremendous and each year we have doubled the number of ropes and
money made! In 2004, we made 300 ropes in one day with three
winders and charged $3.50 a rope, grossing over $1000. Our biggest
challenge was keeping up with the line of children that extended
out the door! The children enjoy the activity so much many of them
have made a jump rope each year, raving how much they love them
and how they are so well made.
If you make on average 10 ropes/hour & charge $6.00 per rope- you
can earn $60./hour. At a festival or event that runs 10am to 4pm
(6 hours) you have the potential to make 60 jump ropes & gross
$360. PER WINDER.
You can make back your investment in the first day!
Other variables should be considered; price charged for the jump
ropes depending on your local economy, cost of booth at festival
or event, the cost of the yarn (varies from $1.25/pound=.32 cents
per rope to $5/pound=$1.25 per rope or free if donated!)
Q: What if I have a problem with the winder?
A: With the winder you will receive complete instructions &
trouble shooting tips, as well as an instructional DVD. You can
also call or e-mail us for technical support. If you aren’t
completely satisfied with the winder, you may return it to us for
a full money back guarantee.
Red Hot Pepper
Jump Rope Winders
Stephen Oubre
1514 Mill Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
716.655.3200 ph/fax
redhotpepper@jumpropewinders.com |
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