Hands On Crafts for Kids

Amphibians
Hinged Salamander
Designed by Heather Lancaster
1202-1

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Main supplies:

Elmer’s® Painters® ColorCutters®
Elmer’s® 3D™ Washable Paint Pens
Green Cardstock
Brads
Plastic Eyes

Basic Supplies:

Circle Punch
Elmer’s® Craft Bond™ Tacky Glue
Needle or piercing tool

Patterns:

Salamander Pattern (PDF)

Instructions:

1. Print pattern onto green cardstock and cut out using Elmer’s Color Cutters.
2. Piece together the salamander like a puzzle so that all the body parts are in order, then pierce a hole through each of the marks for the brads to be inserted through. Insert brads, placing the base strip underneath and the body parts on top.
3. Punch 20 circles and glue in place on the salamander’s feet. Use 3D writers to add dimension to each toe and spots on the salamander’s back. Attach plastic eyes to finish.

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