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DIY Fish Tank

Using Model Magic and other supplies, you can create an amazing aquarium craft with fish you’ll never have to feed!

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Glass Jar with Cork Lid
  • Paper Clip(s)
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Paint the bottom and sides of the cork lid with yellow paint. Set aside to dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Mold 2–3 fish out of different colors of Model Magic.

  • Step 3

    Unbend paper clips into straight lines. Cut the paper clips to make them different lengths.

  • Step 4

    Stick paper clips into the bottom of the fish. Then, stick paper clips into the bottom of the cork lid to secure.

  • Step 5

    To make seaweed, draw wavy lines with a pencil on a piece of green construction paper and cut out with scissors.

  • Step 6

    Fold the bottom of the seaweed to create a tab. Apply a small amount of glue and attach to the bottom of the cork lid to surround the fish.

  • Step 7

    Carefully place the jar upside-down on top of the cork lid.

  • Step 8

    Paint a wavy of blue paint around the top of the jar to create “water.”

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