Paper Plate Ostrich Craft
Some crafts are just born to be crowd-pleasers, and this paper plate ostrich craft is one of them. It’s simple, silly, and guaranteed to spark giggles. There’s painting. There’s gluing. There are long, floppy legs and googly eyes that stare straight into your soul.
And the best part? You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect supply closet or an art degree. Just a paper plate, a few basic supplies, and a kid ready to get a little messy.
Let’s make an ostrich. A very weird, very lovable ostrich.
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Materials Needed for This Ostrich Paper Plate Craft
How to Make Your Own Paper Plate Ostrich
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Cut and Paint the Plate
Cut your paper plate in half and paint one side black. Let it dry.
Step 3: Cut the Tail Feathers
Use the template and white paper to cut out tail feathers. You’ll want three wide rectangles with little snips at the ends.
Step 4: Attach the Tail
Glue the feathers to the back of your black paper plate to form the tail.
Step 5: Cut the Legs and Neck
Use the template to cut out three pink shapes, two legs and one neck. Add little toes to the bottom of the legs.
Step 6: Attach the Legs and Neck
Glue the legs to the bottom and the neck to the top of the paper plate.
Step 7: Cut the Head Pieces
Now cut out the head, beak, and little feather tufts. Use pink for the head, yellow for the beak, and black for the feather tufts.
Step 8: Assemble the Face
Glue everything together to form the ostrich face. Don’t forget the googly eyes!
Step 9: Attach the Head
Glue the face to the top of the neck and let everything dry.
All done!
Your ostrich is ready to display!
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