Sea Turtle, Puffer Fish and Killer Whale Craft
This is a tutorial on how to do a sea turtle, puffer fish and killer whale craft.
Calories:
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Wooden or Paper Mache Eggs
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
Instructions
- Paint the wooden eggs. You will need to give each egg 2-3 coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Download the template and print out.
- Cut the template out and trace onto cardstock.
- Cut each piece out.
- HOW TO MAKE A KILLER WHALE CRAFTPaint the belly of the killer whale white and paint a white spot on each side of the whale. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the whale.
- Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the whale.
- Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with a white paint pen.
- Draw a smile on the front of the whale with black marker or a black paint pen. Your Killer whale craft is now complete!
- HOW TO MAKE A SEA TURTLEPaint the belly of the turtle a lighter green. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Glue the cardstock flippers and tail onto the sea turtle.
- Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the sea turtle.
- Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with black marker or a black paint pen.
- Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the turtles shell.
- Draw a smile on the front of the turtle with black marker or a black paint pen.
- HOW TO MAKE A PUFFER FISH CRAFTPaint the belly of the puffer fish a light brown.
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the fish.
- Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the fish.
- Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with black marker or black point pen
- Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the fins and tail.
- Draw spikes all over the body of the fish with a black marker or a blackpaint pen.
- Draw a smile on the front of the fish with a black marker or a black paint pen
Notes
Expert tips
Use Wooden or Paper Mâché Eggs: These serve as sturdy bases for crafting sea creatures like turtles, pufferfish, and killer whales.
Apply Multiple Coats of Paint: Ensure each egg is painted with 2–3 coats of acrylic paint, allowing each layer to dry completely for a smooth finish.
Utilize Printable Templates: Download and print the provided templates to trace and cut out accurate shapes for fins, tails, and other features.
Glue Features Securely: Use hot glue to attach cardstock fins, tails, and other features to the painted eggs, ensuring they are firmly in place.
Add Facial Details: Draw eyes and smiles with a black paint pen or permanent marker to bring the sea creatures to life.
Allow Adequate Drying Time: Before handling or displaying the crafts, ensure all glued and painted parts are completely dry to prevent damage.