Fossil museum drawer craft for 10-year-olds
This craft is for 10-year-olds creating a pretend museum collection of modeled fossils. Use clay impressions and labeled cards instead of real fossils.
What to buy
Shallow cardboard gift box with lid
1
Small cardboard jewelry boxes
6
Air-dry clay
1 pack
Plastic dinosaur figures
4
Small shells
6
Leaf shapes
4
Kraft cardstock sheets
4 sheets
White cardstock sheets
4 sheets
Fine-tip waterproof pens
2
Brown colored pencils
2
Small paintbrush
1
Washable acrylic paint in tan and brown
2 bottles
Glue sticks
2
Who this list is for
This list is for 10-year-olds making a pretend fossil museum collection with clay impressions and labeled cards. It uses modeled fossils instead of real fossils.
How to use this list
Use the shallow cardboard gift box with lid as the museum drawer and arrange the six small cardboard jewelry boxes as specimen compartments. Press plastic dinosaur figures, small shells, and leaf shapes into air-dry clay to create impressions. Let the clay dry, then paint it with tan and brown washable acrylic paint using the small paintbrush. Make labels from kraft cardstock and white cardstock, writing with fine-tip waterproof pens and adding shaded details with brown colored pencils. Use glue sticks for paper labels and mounted cards.
Common mistakes
Do not label clay impressions as real fossils. Remove dinosaur figures, shells, and leaf shapes from the clay carefully before it dries too much, so the impression stays clear. Let clay and paint dry fully before putting pieces into the small boxes. Avoid overfilling the gift box, which can press on and damage the modeled specimens.
What is on this list
The supplies include one shallow cardboard gift box with lid, six small cardboard jewelry boxes, air-dry clay, four plastic dinosaur figures, six small shells, and four leaf shapes. The list also has kraft cardstock, white cardstock, waterproof pens, brown colored pencils, a small paintbrush, tan and brown acrylic paint, and glue sticks. Cross off supplies you own.
When you are done
Place each dry clay impression in its own labeled compartment. Check that labels match the dinosaur, shell, or leaf shape used for the impression. Close the drawer gently and store it flat as a pretend museum collection.
FAQ
Who is "Fossil museum drawer craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This list is for 10-year-olds making a pretend fossil museum collection with clay impressions and labeled cards. It uses modeled fossils instead of real fossils.
How should I use "Fossil museum drawer craft for 10-year-olds"?
Use the shallow cardboard gift box with lid as the museum drawer and arrange the six small cardboard jewelry boxes as specimen compartments. Press plastic dinosaur figures, small shells, and leaf shapes into air-dry clay to create impressions. Let the clay dry, then paint it with tan and brown washable acrylic paint using the small paintbrush. Make labels f…
What should I skip or avoid with "Fossil museum drawer craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not label clay impressions as real fossils. Remove dinosaur figures, shells, and leaf shapes from the clay carefully before it dries too much, so the impression stays clear. Let clay and paint dry fully before putting pieces into the small boxes. Avoid overfilling the gift box, which can press on and damage the modeled specimens.
What is on the "Fossil museum drawer craft for 10-year-olds" list?
The supplies include one shallow cardboard gift box with lid, six small cardboard jewelry boxes, air-dry clay, four plastic dinosaur figures, six small shells, and four leaf shapes. The list also has kraft cardstock, white cardstock, waterproof pens, brown colored pencils, a small paintbrush, tan and brown acrylic paint, and glue sticks. Cross off supplies…
What should I do when I am done?
Place each dry clay impression in its own labeled compartment. Check that labels match the dinosaur, shell, or leaf shape used for the impression. Close the drawer gently and store it flat as a pretend museum collection.
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