Toilet tube craft ideas are one craft I absolutely love. As an early years teacher, I enjoyed using recycled materials to craft with preschool kids and toilet tubes are one idea that always went down well.
Today we are sharing these fantastic toilet tube cars. This car craft is easy and fun to make. It can spark a child's interest in the community and world around them as well as promote speaking, social, and fine motor skills.
I'm sure you will love this toilet tube craft. Don't forget to download the free templates at the end of the post.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Recycled Fun: This craft gives a second life to toilet tubes, teaching kids the value of recycling while making something cool.
- Easy for Little Hands: Perfect for preschoolers, as it’s simple and fun to put together with minimal steps and materials.
- Budget-Friendly: No need for expensive materials—everything you need is probably already in your recycling bin!
DIY Toilet Tube Cars for Preschool Kids
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Paper
- Glue
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Paint Brush
- Paint
- Applesauce Caps
- Toilet Paper Tubes
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🖌️ How To Make This Toilet Tube Craft
- Step 1: Download and print out the racing stripes.
- Step 2: Cut the stripes into sections using scissors. (some toilet paper tubes are a bit larger and some are a bit smaller, adjust the size of your printable to suit them accordingly)
- Step 3: Paint your toilet paper tubes. To cover the cardboard this will require 2-3 coats. Allow the paint to dry completely. (tip: you don’t need to paint the middle since you’ll be covering it with the racing stripes)
- Step 4: Wrap the racing stripes around the tube and secure with glue.
- Step 5: Use a hot glue gun to glue applesauce caps onto the toilet paper tube.
- Step 6: Cut small rectangles from an extra toilet paper tube. Cut a bit of a curve into one end.
- Step 7: Paint the rectangles the same colour as you painted your car.
- Step 8: Cut circles from the cardboard tube and flatten them well. Paint them black and allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 9: Cut a white circle just a bit smaller than your black circle. Glue into the center of the black circle.
- Step 10: Use a black marker to add detail to the steering wheel.
- Step 11: Cut tiny strips of cardboard from the toilet paper tube and roll up. Secure with glue and then paint them black.
- Step 12: Glue the steering wheel pieces together and then glue onto the toilet paper tube car.
- Step 13: Glue the seat rest onto the toilet paper tube car. Use a black marker to add your lucky number to the car and then your craft is finished!
💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to decorate with stickers or glitter. This boosts creativity and allows personalized designs.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for DIY Toilet Tube Craft
- Use Recycled Materials: Repurpose toilet tubes for eco-friendly crafts. It’s a great way to teach kids about recycling.
- Prepare the Tubes: Paint the tubes with 2–3 coats of paint. Let each layer dry fully for smooth coverage.
- Apply Racing Stripes: Cut and glue printed stripes around the tube. It adds a fun, dynamic element to the design.
- Create the Steering Wheel: Cut and glue small rectangles from an extra tube. This adds a detailed steering wheel to the car.
- Add Wheel Details: Use applesauce caps as wheels. This gives the car structure and a realistic look.
- Personalize the Craft: Draw a lucky number on the car. It adds a personal touch that makes the craft unique.
💭 FAQs
You'll need toilet paper tubes, paint, glue, hot glue gun, scissors, black marker, applesauce caps, cardboard, and printable racing stripes.
Paint the toilet tube, wrap it with racing stripes, glue on applesauce caps as wheels, add a cardboard seat and steering wheel, and decorate with a lucky number.
Yes, it's designed for preschoolers, promoting fine motor skills and creativity through simple steps.
It enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity while teaching the value of recycling.
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DIY Toilet Tube Craft For Preschool Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Paper
- Glue
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Paint Brush
- Paint
- Applesauce Caps
- Toilet Paper Tubes
Instructions
- Download and print out the racing stripes.
- Cut the stripes into sections using scissors. (some toilet paper tubes are a bit larger and some are a bit smaller, adjust the size of your printable to suit them accordingly)
- Paint your toilet paper tubes. To cover the cardboard this will require 2-3 coats.
- Allow the paint to dry completely. (tip: you don’t need to paint the middle since you’ll be covering it with the racing stripes)
- Wrap the racing stripes around the tube and secure with glue.
- Use a hot glue gun to glue applesauce caps onto the toilet paper tube.
- Cut small rectangles from an extra toilet paper tube.
- Cut a bit of a curve into one end.
- Paint the rectangles the same colour as you painted your car.
- Cut circles from the cardboard tube and flatten them well.
- Paint them black and allow the paint to dry completely.
- Cut a white circle just a bit smaller than your black circle.
- Glue into the center of the black circle.
- Use a black marker to add detail to the steering wheel.
- Cut tiny strips of cardboard from the toilet paper tube and roll up.
- Secure with glue and then paint them black.
- Glue the steering wheel pieces together and then glue onto the toilet paper tube car.
- Glue the seat rest onto the toilet paper tube car.
- Use a black marker to add your lucky number to the car and then your craft is finished!
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