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Mermaids with Cardboard Tubes
Mermaids with Cardboard Tubes
Today, we are going to discover how to make mermaids with kids! To do this, we will explore a magical underwater world using simple materials: cardboard tubes, tissue paper, yarn, and a bit of creativity!
This fun craft activity on the ocean theme will allow children to develop their artistic skills while having fun. Let's dive into this easy craft together to bring beautiful, colorful mermaids to life!
Thèmes de l'idéa créa :
#Ocean Tutorials
#Funny Characters Tutorials
#Upcycling Tutorials
#Summer Tutorials
How to complete this tutorial step by step?
Materials:
To make a mermaid, you will need:
- a cardboard roll
- wool
- two small shells
- tissue paper
- satin roses
- rhinestone stickers
- two mobile eyes Ø 1.2 cm
- a black permanent marker
- double-sided tape 1 cm wide
- a glue gun
- a pair of scissors
Step 1:
To begin, cut out a rectangle of tissue paper measuring approximately 24 x 18 cm, then stick a piece of double-sided tape across the entire width.
Step 2:
Next, stick the piece of tissue paper around the cardboard roll using the adhesive tape applied in the previous step.
Step 3:
Twist the end of the tissue paper to create this shape, then secure it with a piece of tape.
Then give it a few snips with scissors to achieve a nice mermaid tail.
Step 4:
WARNING this step may require the help of an adult.
Now glue on two moving eyes (Ø 1.2 cm) with a glue gun and draw the mouth and eyelashes with a black permanent marker.
Step 5:
WARNING this step may require the assistance of an adult.
Glue 2 shells using a hot glue gun above the tissue paper.
Step 6:
Then stick small rhinestone stickers on the mermaid's tail to give it a shiny effect.
Step 7:
Next, wrap some yarn around a piece of cardboard about 27 cm long.
Step 8:
Cut the wool at both ends of the cardboard to obtain strands that will create the hair.
Step 9:
WARNING this step may require assistance from an adult.
Then apply glue all around the top of the cardboard roll, and stick the wool like this.
Step 10:
WARNING this step may require the assistance of an adult.
Finally, glue a satin flower in the mermaid's hair using the glue gun.
The products used:
The products used:
4,99€
Available
Round Rhinestone Stickers - 7 Sheets
Réf. 44536 - Product sheet
3,99€ (either 0,57 € / pc)
Available
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VERY EASY TO MAKE, THE GIRLS LOVE IT
TRES FACILE A REALISER LES FILLES ADORENT