Funky Fish

Funky Fish

Time:25 min Difficulty:Easy  

Ever wondered about used toilet paper rolls? Crafting with them is both fun and good for the planet! Heard of upcycling? Upcycling turns them into cool creations like a fin-tastic fish?!

Here’s what you need:

  • A toilet paper roll
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Scissors
  • Craft foam or colorful paper
    Tip: Upcycle an old piece of paper or newspaper instead of using a new sheet
  • Glue
  • A marker

Here’s how you make it:

Step 1: Your fish are going to need fins and a tail! Cut little triangles from your foam/paper.

TIP: You can spice things up by cutting a cool wavy design into the tail.

Step 2: Let’s put your fish together! Glue the fins and tail to your toilet paper roll.

Step 3: Time to paint your fish! What kind of pattern do you want to give it? Does it have a white belly? Is it a clownfish, a whale, a shark, or another type of sparkly fish?

Step 4: Once the body paint is dry, your fish are going to need eyes! Finish everything off by drawing on eyes, and even a smile! There you have it! A funky fish!

What are you gonna call your ex-squid-sit fish-friend? Let us know in the comments below!

Upcycling turns ordinary items like toilet rolls into cool crafts while cutting waste. Those rolls can be recycled or composted, helping the environment. Log the “Smartest Fish in the Sea” in the “Big Splash Challenge” for trying (and learn) something new! Don’t forget to explore other fun habits too!

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