Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Cardstock
- Craft Knife
- Crafts Sticks
- Pencil
CIY Staff Tips:
- This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.
- Quantity of craft sticks is approximate based on the size of the supplies we used; quantities may vary.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes of sails or add cardstock detail to the hull of your ship
Steps:
1
Cover 6 jumbo craft sticks and 10 regular craft sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
2
Stack and glue together 3 jumbo craft sticks. Repeat with remaining jumbo craft sticks.
3
Position jumbo craft stick stacks vertically approximately 2” apart.
4
Add small dab of glue in same location on top of each jumbo stack.
5
Position regular craft stick horizontally. Press craft stick down on dabs of glue to secure.
6
Repeat steps 4–5 for 8 regular craft sticks, placing sticks next to each other to create floor of boat.
7
Ask an adult to cut approximately 1/2" off bottom of remaining regular craft stick. Glue stick vertically in middle of floor to create mast.
8
Sketch and cut our cardstock triangle.
9
Ask an adult to cut 2 small holes at top and bottom of cardstock triangle.
10
Slide mast through holes in cardstock to create sail.
Occasion:
Summer,
Garden & Outdoor
Age:
4+,
6+,
8+
