www.craftsforkids.com

Hands on Crafts For Kids is the resource for kids craft projects and instructions for kids 6-12 and parents, teachers and other group leaders. It includes school and curriculum based projects,  multi cultural projects, and every day, holiday and seasonal ideas.

It is  the online home of the public television program Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 2 to 6

Skill Level: Moderate

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Every Day and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Science
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Mathematics - measuring
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project:
1 hour plus drying time

Materials:

Elmer's® Craft Bond tacky glue
Horizon Metallic chenille stems
Horizon Magnet discs
FloraCraft® Styrofoam™ cone
FloraCraft® Styrofoam™ 1.5" ball
Blue and black craft foam
USA theme stickers
Silver Duck® Brand duct tape
Plaid® Folk Art silver and blue acrylic paint
Wooden craft spoons
Wire cutters

Click here to download a pattern for this project.

Instructions:

1. Trace the cone pattern onto blue foam and cut out.  Form into a cone and glue.  Use clothespins to hold the cone while it dries.
2. Cut the 1.5" foam ball in half and paint one or two sides silver.  Let dry.
3. Trace the black circle pattern onto black foam and cut out.
4. Cover the foam cone in silver tape.
5. Paint the bottom of the cone silver.
6. Push a magnet into the flat side of the ball and cone.  Use thick glue to hold magnets in place.
7. Poke a hole on the round side of the ball.
8. Twist the metallic chenille stems so they twirl.  Glue inside the ball.
9. Trim a 1/4" from the top of the handle end of the craft spoons with wire cutters.  Paint the three spoons blue.
10. Find 3 equal spaced spots on the bottom of the cone and mark.  Cut 1" slits at these marks for the spoons to slide into.  Use thick glue to secure them in place.
11. Finish by adding USA theme stickers to your space shuttle.