Over 1.4 billion sticks have been used to create this sweet confection. If you placed the sticks end-to end, it would stretch for 9 million miles. For years, many craft projects for children utilized the Popsicle stick. Artists Helping Children and Popsicle websites have many craft projects using Popsicle sticks including pencil holders, fans, bookmarks, sailboats, and a space ship. The materials needed are listed along with directions for making plus diagrams and illustrations.
Next time you eat a Popsicle, remember the young inquisitive eleven year old boy who invented this cool treat. And don’t throw out the sticks!