Cardboard lighthouse beam viewer for 7-year-olds
This craft is for 7-year-olds building a tabletop lighthouse decoration with a moving paper beam. It uses no electronics, bulbs, or sharp tools.
What to buy
Cardboard tube
1
Stiff cardboard square
1
Blue cardstock sheets
2
White cardstock sheets
2
Yellow translucent paper
1 sheet
Round cardboard circle
1
Round-head paper fastener
1
Jumbo wooden craft stick
1
Washable acrylic paint
2 bottles
Foam paintbrushes
2
Glue sticks
2
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
A cardboard lighthouse beam viewer is for 7-year-olds building a tabletop lighthouse decoration with a moving paper beam. It uses cardboard, paper, paint, and a paper fastener, with no electronics, bulbs, or sharp tools.
How to use this list
Paint the cardboard tube and stiff cardboard square with washable acrylic paint using foam paintbrushes. Cover parts of the lighthouse with blue and white cardstock, then add yellow translucent paper where the light area will show. Cut a moving beam from the round cardboard circle or cardstock and attach it to the jumbo wooden craft stick with the round-head paper fastener. Glue the lighthouse onto its square base.
Common mistakes
Do not add a real bulb or electronic light source; the yellow translucent paper is the light effect. Keep the paper fastener loose enough for the beam to move. Let acrylic paint dry before gluing cardstock onto the cardboard tube.
What is on this list
The checklist includes one cardboard tube, one stiff cardboard square, two blue cardstock sheets, and two white cardstock sheets. It also calls for one yellow translucent paper sheet, one round cardboard circle, one round-head paper fastener, one jumbo wooden craft stick, two washable acrylic paint bottles, two foam paintbrushes, two glue sticks, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Test the paper beam by moving the wooden craft stick gently. Leave the lighthouse on its base until all glue is dry, then keep it on a tabletop for pretend play or display.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard lighthouse beam viewer for 7-year-olds" for?
A cardboard lighthouse beam viewer is for 7-year-olds building a tabletop lighthouse decoration with a moving paper beam. It uses cardboard, paper, paint, and a paper fastener, with no electronics, bulbs, or sharp tools.
How should I use "Cardboard lighthouse beam viewer for 7-year-olds"?
Paint the cardboard tube and stiff cardboard square with washable acrylic paint using foam paintbrushes. Cover parts of the lighthouse with blue and white cardstock, then add yellow translucent paper where the light area will show. Cut a moving beam from the round cardboard circle or cardstock and attach it to the jumbo wooden craft stick with the round-hea…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard lighthouse beam viewer for 7-year-olds"?
Do not add a real bulb or electronic light source; the yellow translucent paper is the light effect. Keep the paper fastener loose enough for the beam to move. Let acrylic paint dry before gluing cardstock onto the cardboard tube.
What is on the "Cardboard lighthouse beam viewer for 7-year-olds" list?
The checklist includes one cardboard tube, one stiff cardboard square, two blue cardstock sheets, and two white cardstock sheets. It also calls for one yellow translucent paper sheet, one round cardboard circle, one round-head paper fastener, one jumbo wooden craft stick, two washable acrylic paint bottles, two foam paintbrushes, two glue sticks, and child…
What should I do when I am done?
Test the paper beam by moving the wooden craft stick gently. Leave the lighthouse on its base until all glue is dry, then keep it on a tabletop for pretend play or display.
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