I deviated from the directions a bit: I used a size 5/16 oak dowel & some smaller mm weed eater line. I used gorilla glue to glue the line in I omitted the plummers tape
Since we weren't in town for all the kids' Birthdays, we had a cupcake decorating party w/ gifts and playing. All the cousins had a great time playing together. All the kids got really messy and had a great time.