Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Foam Caterpillar by FAmily Fun

Foam Caterpillar
Materials
  • 3 foam practice golf balls
  • Serrated knife
  • Colored craft foam
  • 18-gauge wire
  • 12-inch wooden skewer
  • Permanent marker
Instructions
  1. Foam Caterpillar - Step 1 Slice 2 balls into thirds with a serrated knife (a parent's job).

  2. Foam Caterpillar - Step 2 Cut about a dozen colored craft foam circles (for perfect circles, trace a cut ball).

  3. For the antennae, clip two 2- to 3-inch pieces of 18-gauge wire and curl the ends.

  4. Draw a face on a third ball with a permanent marker, let the ink dry for 15 minutes, and insert the antennae.

  5. Foam Caterpillar - Step 5 To assemble your bug, poke the craft foam circles and ball pieces in an alternating pattern on a 12-inch wooden skewer. Then top off your skewer with the ball and find a leafy home for your new friend.

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