Coffee filter rainbow fish craft for 6-year-olds
This water-coloring craft is for six-year-olds making one rainbow fish picture each. Work on a covered table and allow the filters to dry before attaching details.
What to buy
Basket-style coffee filters
12
Washable broad-tip markers
1 set
Spray bottles with water
2
Wax paper sheets
12
Blue cardstock sheets
6 sheets
Colored cardstock fin shapes
12
Large wiggle eyes
12
Glue sticks
6
Green crepe paper strips
12
Child-safe scissors
6 pairs
Who this list is for
Coffee filters make the rainbow fish in this water-coloring craft for six-year-olds. Each child creates one fish picture, so it works best with a covered table and enough drying space for the filters.
How to use this list
Lay wax paper sheets on the table and place basket-style coffee filters on top. Children color the filters with washable broad-tip markers, then an adult or supervised child lightly sprays them with water. Let the filters dry before gluing them to blue cardstock with colored cardstock fin shapes, large wiggle eyes, and green crepe paper strips.
Common mistakes
Do not soak the coffee filters; a light water spray keeps the colors from running too far. Do not attach wet filters to the blue cardstock, as they can tear or wrinkle. Keep the spray bottles aimed at the filters over wax paper, not at finished artwork.
What is on this list
This list includes 12 basket-style coffee filters, washable broad-tip markers, two spray bottles with water, and 12 wax paper sheets. It also calls for six blue cardstock sheets, colored cardstock fin shapes, large wiggle eyes, glue sticks, green crepe paper strips, and six pairs of child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Wait until the rainbow fish filters are fully dry, then finish the pictures and leave them flat until the glue sets. Wipe the table, empty or store the spray bottles, and save unused fins and eyes for another fish scene.
FAQ
Who is "Coffee filter rainbow fish craft for 6-year-olds" for?
Coffee filters make the rainbow fish in this water-coloring craft for six-year-olds. Each child creates one fish picture, so it works best with a covered table and enough drying space for the filters.
How should I use "Coffee filter rainbow fish craft for 6-year-olds"?
Lay wax paper sheets on the table and place basket-style coffee filters on top. Children color the filters with washable broad-tip markers, then an adult or supervised child lightly sprays them with water. Let the filters dry before gluing them to blue cardstock with colored cardstock fin shapes, large wiggle eyes, and green crepe paper strips.
What should I skip or avoid with "Coffee filter rainbow fish craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not soak the coffee filters; a light water spray keeps the colors from running too far. Do not attach wet filters to the blue cardstock, as they can tear or wrinkle. Keep the spray bottles aimed at the filters over wax paper, not at finished artwork.
What is on the "Coffee filter rainbow fish craft for 6-year-olds" list?
This list includes 12 basket-style coffee filters, washable broad-tip markers, two spray bottles with water, and 12 wax paper sheets. It also calls for six blue cardstock sheets, colored cardstock fin shapes, large wiggle eyes, glue sticks, green crepe paper strips, and six pairs of child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Wait until the rainbow fish filters are fully dry, then finish the pictures and leave them flat until the glue sets. Wipe the table, empty or store the spray bottles, and save unused fins and eyes for another fish scene.
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