Are you looking to make a homemade rocket with the kids? If so, here is a fantastic step by step tutorial to make your very own space rocket craft using a toilet tube.
This is a fantastic recycled craft project and is a great way to get the kids interested in space and the solar system. You can build a homemade model rocket using the space rocket template at the end of this post. I hope you love this simple rocket craft idea. But if you have more free time, and you have a home 3D-printer, then you can make both a rocket and an entire solar system, and then your child will definitely be interested in space.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Perfect for Little Explorers: Great for teaching about space while crafting.
- Customizable Rockets: Add glitter, stickers, or even a “flame” for extra spark!
- Endless Playtime: Once the rocket’s made, let the adventure begin—zooming through the living room!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Tissue paper roll
- Coloured craft papers
- Coloured cardstock paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
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🖌️ How To Make a Homemade Rocket
Here are the instructions for your toilet tube space rocket
- Step 1: We’ll need both craft papers and cardstock papers for this project. Use craft papers to cover the toilet paper roll and to make the round windows of the rocket. Use cardstock papers for the top cone and the stands of the rocket. To get started, use a coloured craft paper to cover the entire outer surface of the tissue paper roll.
- Step 2: Select craft papers and cardstock papers for tracing the template patterns. Trace the 2 round shapes on craft papers and trace the rest of the patterns on cardstock papers.
- Step 3: Take the pattern for the cone and apply glue along any one of its straight end. Bring the 2 straight ends together by overlapping them and joining them along the glued part. Press hold the glued part for a while to make sure that the cone shape is secured.
- Step 4: Take the craft paper covered tissue paper roll and stick the 2 round shaped papers on it.
- Step 5: Cut a 1-inch slit from the bottom open end of the roll; you will need to cut 4 slits on the bottom end of the roll cross-wise. Also cut slits along the red marked lines on the stand patterns.
- Step 6: Take any one of the stand patterns and attach it with the roll by inserting it through the slits.
- Step 7: Similarly attach the rest of the stand cutouts.
- Step 8: Finally attach the cone on the top end of the tissue paper roll rocket.
Your homemade space rocket craft is now ready.
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tip: Before launching the rocket, have a countdown to simulate a real rocket launch, enhancing the excitement and learning experience.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Homemade Rocket Craft
- Use Recycled Materials: Repurpose a toilet paper roll as the rocket's body to promote eco-friendly crafting.
- Customize with Colors: Decorate the rocket with vibrant craft papers to make it visually appealing.
- Add Windows: Cut out circular shapes from craft paper to create windows on the rocket.
- Create a Cone Top: Form a cone from cardstock to serve as the rocket's nose cone.
- Attach Fins: Cut and glue fins at the base of the rocket for added stability and design.
- Use Glue and Scissors Safely: Ensure children use glue sticks and child-safe scissors under supervision.
💭 FAQs
To make the homemade rocket, you'll need a tissue paper roll, coloured craft papers, coloured cardstock paper, a pencil, scissors, and craft glue.
The estimated time to complete the homemade rocket craft is approximately 15 minutes, including both preparation and active crafting time.
Yes, this craft is a fantastic way to get kids interested in space and the solar system, making learning about these topics fun and interactive.
Yes, the tutorial provides a free space rocket template that you can download and use to trace the patterns onto the felt fabric for your pencil toppers.
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Homemade Rocket Craft For Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Tissue paper roll
- Coloured craft papers
- Coloured cardstock paper
- Pencil
- Craft glue
Instructions
- We’ll need both craft papers and cardstock papers for this project.
- Use craft papers to cover the toilet paper roll and to make the round windows of the rocket.
- Use cardstock papers for the top cone and the stands of the rocket.
- To get started, use a coloured craft paper to cover the entire outer surface of the tissue paper roll.
- Select craft papers and cardstock papers for tracing the template patterns.
- Trace the 2 round shapes on craft papers and trace the rest of the patterns on cardstock papers.
- Take the pattern for the cone and apply glue along any one of its straight end.
- Bring the 2 straight ends together by overlapping them and joining them along the glued part.
- Press hold the glued part for a while to make sure that the cone shape is secured.
- Take the craft paper covered tissue paper roll and stick the 2 round shaped papers on it.
- Cut a 1-inch slit from the bottom open end of the roll; you will need to cut 4 slits on the bottom end of the roll crosswise.
- Also, cut slits along the red marked lines on the stand patterns.
- Take any one of the stand patterns and attach it with the roll by inserting it through the slits.
- Similarly, attach the rest of the stand cutouts.
- Finally, attach the cone on the top end of the tissue paper roll rocket.
- Your homemade space rocket craft is now ready.
- Enjoy!
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