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Paper plate jellyfish

A wobbly paper plate jellyfish with long ribbon tentacles that float when you hang it near a fan.

Paper plate jellyfish
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $5

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the plate
    1

    Cut the plate

    Cut the plate in half. You only need 1 half.

  2. Step 2: Paint it
    2

    Paint it

    Paint the back. Add glitter while it's wet if you like sparkle.

  3. Step 3: Cut the tentacles
    3

    Cut the tentacles

    Cut 8 to 10 ribbons in different lengths, 10 in to 20 in.

  4. Step 4: Tape them on
    4

    Tape them on

    Tape the ribbons along the straight edge on the back.

  5. Step 5: Add the face
    5

    Add the face

    Glue on 2 eyes and draw a smile.

  6. Step 6: Hang it
    6

    Hang it

    Punch a hole at the top, tie a string, and hang it where air moves.

Edie's tip

Curl a few ribbons with the edge of a scissors blade. A grown-up should do the curling.

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