Kick the school year off with this fun, easy-to-follow paper bowl craft that will inspire your students’ creativity and get them excited for hands-on learning in the classroom! Recommended for 1st grade – 5th grade.
Materials:
- Three patterned card-stock papers
- Quarter (coin) or 1″ circle paper punch
- Scissors
- Balloon
- Small bowl
- String
- Glue
- Water
- Paintbrush
- Piece of cardboard
- Spray gloss sealant
Step 1:
Select three-patterned card-stock papers.
Step 2:
Use the quarter to trace 30 circles on the card-stock papers. Skip this step if you have a 1″ circle paper punch.
Step 3:
Cut the circles out with your scissors or use your 1″ circle paper punch.
Step 4:
Blow the balloon up to the diameter of your bowl. Tie a knot in the balloon. Place the balloon in your bowl and tie the end down for stability.
Step 5:
Mix one part glue and one part water.
Step 6:
Use a paintbrush to cover the top of the balloon in the mixture you just made.
Step 7:
Place paper circles in an overlapping pattern on the balloon to cover the part of the balloon that’s coated in the mixture.
Step 8:
Use a paintbrush to paint a thin layer of the glue and water mixture over the paper circles on the balloon. Then, let the bowl dry overnight.
Step 9:
Use a pin or scissors to pop the balloon. Carefully remove the hardened paper bowl.
Step 10:
Teachers: We need your extra special assistance for this step! Place the paper bowl on a piece of cardboard and spray with gloss sealant.
Voila, your beautiful bowl is complete!
We love seeing what your classrooms create! Make sure to post a photo and tag it with #abekacrafts.
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