Paper plate aquarium craft supply list
This supply list is for kids creating a pretend aquarium with a paper plate frame. Adult help is useful when cutting the clear window material.
What to buy
White paper plates
2 per child
Blue washable tempera paint
Paintbrushes
Clear cellophane sheets
Colored cardstock sheets
Foam fish stickers
Green crepe paper streamers
Small shells
Washable school glue
Child-safe scissors
Hole punch
Yarn
Who this list is for
This paper plate aquarium craft is for kids who want to build a pretend underwater scene inside a paper plate frame. It works well for a classroom art table or rainy-day project, with adult help for cutting the clear cellophane window material.
How to use this list
Give each child two white paper plates and paint the inside area with blue washable tempera paint. While the paint dries, cut fish and other shapes from colored cardstock, add foam fish stickers, and cut green crepe paper streamers for seaweed. An adult can prepare clear cellophane circles, then children can glue their aquarium pieces, punch holes, and add yarn for hanging.
Common mistakes
Do not glue the cellophane on before the paint is dry, or the window can wrinkle and pull away. Use a light amount of washable school glue around small shells so the plate frame does not become too heavy. Keep the shells and foam fish stickers organized by child before assembly.
What is on this list
You will need white paper plates, blue washable tempera paint, paintbrushes, clear cellophane sheets, and colored cardstock sheets. Foam fish stickers, green crepe paper streamers, and small shells add aquarium details. Washable school glue, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, and yarn finish the project. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Check that the cellophane window is attached around its edges and that glued decorations have time to dry flat. Tie yarn through the punched holes for display. Keep the finished paper plate aquariums away from damp surfaces so the plates stay firm.
FAQ
Who is "Paper plate aquarium craft supply list" for?
This paper plate aquarium craft is for kids who want to build a pretend underwater scene inside a paper plate frame. It works well for a classroom art table or rainy-day project, with adult help for cutting the clear cellophane window material.
How should I use "Paper plate aquarium craft supply list"?
Give each child two white paper plates and paint the inside area with blue washable tempera paint. While the paint dries, cut fish and other shapes from colored cardstock, add foam fish stickers, and cut green crepe paper streamers for seaweed. An adult can prepare clear cellophane circles, then children can glue their aquarium pieces, punch holes, and add…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper plate aquarium craft supply list"?
Do not glue the cellophane on before the paint is dry, or the window can wrinkle and pull away. Use a light amount of washable school glue around small shells so the plate frame does not become too heavy. Keep the shells and foam fish stickers organized by child before assembly.
What is on the "Paper plate aquarium craft supply list" list?
You will need white paper plates, blue washable tempera paint, paintbrushes, clear cellophane sheets, and colored cardstock sheets. Foam fish stickers, green crepe paper streamers, and small shells add aquarium details. Washable school glue, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, and yarn finish the project. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Check that the cellophane window is attached around its edges and that glued decorations have time to dry flat. Tie yarn through the punched holes for display. Keep the finished paper plate aquariums away from damp surfaces so the plates stay firm.
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