Cardboard ferris wheel craft for 10-year-olds
This project is for 10-year-olds building a small hand-turned amusement ride. It uses cardboard and craft materials, with an adult helping only if thicker cardboard needs trimming.
What to buy
Stiff corrugated cardboard sheets
2 sheets
Cardboard tube
1
Wooden dowels
2
Paper drinking straws
4
Small paper cups
6
Round-head paper fasteners
8
Jumbo wooden craft sticks
8
Masking tape
1 roll
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Colored cardstock sheets
6 sheets
Washable acrylic paint
1 set
Paintbrushes
2
Who this list is for
This list is for 10-year-olds building a small cardboard Ferris wheel that can be turned by hand. It suits a school maker project or a patient afternoon craft, with an adult handling any difficult trimming of stiff corrugated cardboard.
How to use this list
Start with the two stiff corrugated cardboard sheets for the wheel supports and base. Use the cardboard tube, wooden dowels, and paper drinking straws to plan the turning axle before attaching the six small paper cups. Secure moving points with round-head paper fasteners, then use jumbo wooden craft sticks, masking tape, and tacky glue to reinforce the structure. Decorate only after the wheel turns freely.
Common mistakes
Do not glue the wooden dowels in place before checking that the wheel can rotate. Keep washable tacky glue away from the axle and paper fasteners, since dried glue can stop the hand-turned parts. Avoid loading the small paper cups with heavy objects; this is a lightweight cardboard ride, not a working toy for carrying weight.
What is on this list
The list includes cardboard sheets, one cardboard tube, two wooden dowels, four paper drinking straws, six small paper cups, and eight round-head paper fasteners. It also covers craft sticks, masking tape, washable tacky glue, colored cardstock, washable acrylic paint, and paintbrushes. Cross off supplies you already own before gathering the rest.
When you are done
Turn the Ferris wheel slowly and check that every cup stays attached. Let glue and paint dry fully on a flat surface before moving the craft. Store it where the cardboard supports and painted cups will not get bent.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard ferris wheel craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This list is for 10-year-olds building a small cardboard Ferris wheel that can be turned by hand. It suits a school maker project or a patient afternoon craft, with an adult handling any difficult trimming of stiff corrugated cardboard.
How should I use "Cardboard ferris wheel craft for 10-year-olds"?
Start with the two stiff corrugated cardboard sheets for the wheel supports and base. Use the cardboard tube, wooden dowels, and paper drinking straws to plan the turning axle before attaching the six small paper cups. Secure moving points with round-head paper fasteners, then use jumbo wooden craft sticks, masking tape, and tacky glue to reinforce the stru…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard ferris wheel craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not glue the wooden dowels in place before checking that the wheel can rotate. Keep washable tacky glue away from the axle and paper fasteners, since dried glue can stop the hand-turned parts. Avoid loading the small paper cups with heavy objects; this is a lightweight cardboard ride, not a working toy for carrying weight.
What is on the "Cardboard ferris wheel craft for 10-year-olds" list?
The list includes cardboard sheets, one cardboard tube, two wooden dowels, four paper drinking straws, six small paper cups, and eight round-head paper fasteners. It also covers craft sticks, masking tape, washable tacky glue, colored cardstock, washable acrylic paint, and paintbrushes. Cross off supplies you already own before gathering the rest.
What should I do when I am done?
Turn the Ferris wheel slowly and check that every cup stays attached. Let glue and paint dry fully on a flat surface before moving the craft. Store it where the cardboard supports and painted cups will not get bent.
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