Make a Paper Plate UFO Craft: Perfect for Budding Space Explorers!
Calling all space explorers and budding crafters! Get ready to blast off into a universe of creativity with our Paper Plate UFO Craft! This easy and engaging project is perfect for kids of all ages, and the best part? It uses materials you probably already have lying around the house!
The beauty of this craft lies in its simplicity. Kids can unleash their imaginations as they transform ordinary paper plates into fantastical flying saucers. Let them decorate their UFOs with vibrant markers, colorful paints, or even glitter for an extra touch of sparkle.
But this craft isn’t just about fun – it’s also a fantastic way to help young children develop essential skills. Tracing the rim of the paper plate with a marker or crayon is a great introduction to tracing shapes, a fundamental skill for learning to write letters and numbers. Additionally, carefully cutting out shapes from construction paper to add details like windows or antennas helps kids practice their scissor control and hand-eye coordination.
So, gather your materials, put on your creative thinking caps, and get ready to embark on a crafting adventure with your little ones! This Paper Plate UFO Craft is a surefire way to keep them entertained while fostering their artistic talents and developing valuable skills. Let the intergalactic crafting commence!
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List of Supplies Needed:
- Colored craft papers
- Paper plate
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies
- Print the Template
Paper Plate UFO Craft Instructions:
Step 1: Select a paper plate and make sure the surface you’ll work on is clean. Be sure to print the template.
Step 2: Cut the paper plate in half.
Step 3: Select an acrylic paint of your choice and apply a coat or 2 of that color on the half-cut paper plate. Allow the paint to dry.
Step 4: Select colored craft papers for the patterns (alien, UFO windows, stand, glass cover and shine symbol).
Step 5: Use a matching Sharpie to draw the outline on the alien pattern.
Step 6: Use a sharpie to draw eyes on the eye cutouts. Attach the eye cutouts on the eye bases of the alien pattern.
Step 7: Attach the teeth cutouts on the mouth cutout.
Step 8: Attach the mouth to the alien pattern in the middle.
Step 9: Attach the papercraft alien to the UFO glass cover cutout.
Step 10: Attach the window cutouts in a row on the painted paper plate.
Step 11: Attach the stand cutouts on the bottom side (round side) of the painted paper plate UFO base.
Step 12: Attach the glass shine symbol on any one side of the UFO glass cover. Use sharpies to draw outlines on each part of the UFO pattern to give the craft a finished look.
Print the Tutorial:
Paper Plate UFO Craft
Ready for a super-easy craft that's fun and educational? Let's launch into space with these adorable Paper Plate UFOs!
Materials
- Colored craft papers
- Paper plate
- Acrylic paint
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies
Instructions
Step 1:
Select a paper plate and make sure the surface you'll work on is clean.
Step 2:
Cut the paper plate in half.
Step 3:
Select an acrylic paint of your choice and apply a coat or 2 of that color on the half-cut paper plate. Allow the paint to dry.
Step 4:
Select colored craft papers for the patterns (alien, UFO windows, stand, glass cover and shine symbol).
Step 5:
Use a matching sharpie to draw outline on the alien pattern.
Step 6:
Use a sharpie to draw eyes on the eye cutouts. Attach the eye cutouts on the eye bases of the alien pattern.
Step 7:
Attach the teeth cutouts on the mouth cutout.
Step 8:
Attach the mouth on the alien pattern, in the middle.
Step 9:
Attach the papercraft alien on the UFO glass cover cutout.
Step 10:
Attach the window cutouts on a row, on the painted paper plate.
Step 11:
Attach the stand cutouts on the bottom side (round side) of the painted paper plate UFO base.
Step 12:
Attach the glass shine symbol on any one side of the UFO glass cover. Use sharpies to draw outlines on each part of the UFO pattern to give the craft a finished look.
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