Plastic Spoon Ant

A bug they'll love! Create at home with this DIY plastic spoon craft & make an adorable ant from Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Chenille Stems
Disposable Spoons
Wiggle Eyes

Steps

Step 1

Paint 2 spoons. Dry upside-down 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Overlap spoon handles and glue together. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 3

Wrap 3 chenille stems around handles. Bend ends to create legs.
Step 4

Wrap 1 chenille stem around base of spoon. Bend ends to create antennae.
Step 5

Glue wiggle eyes to top of spoon. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 6

Add facial features with markers.
Step 7

Repeat steps 1–6 to create a colony!

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