Tiger Paper Roll Craft
Roar into some crafty fun with this tiger paper roll craft! Kids will love transforming a plain cardboard tube into an adorable jungle animal with bright orange stripes, googly eyes, and a big friendly smile. This simple recycled craft is perfect for zoo themes, jungle lessons, or just a rainy afternoon at home.
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How to Make a Tiger Paper Roll Craft Step by Step
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies, including cardboard rolls, paints, colored paper, googly eyes, scissors, a black marker, and glue.
Step 2: Paint the Roll Orange
Paint the cardboard roll completely with orange paint and set it aside to dry.
Step 3: Draw the Tiger Pieces
While the roll dries, draw shapes on construction paper: two large ovals on white for the belly and muzzle, two medium circles on orange for the ears, two small circles on pink for the inner ears, and a small triangle-like shape on black for the nose.
Step 4: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out all of the paper pieces carefully with scissors.
Step 5: Add the Belly, Muzzle, and Nose
Once the roll is dry, glue the white oval belly at the bottom and the white oval muzzle near the top. Attach the black nose to the center of the muzzle.
Step 6: Add the Ears, Eyes, and Stripes
Glue the orange ear circles to the top edge of the roll and layer the pink inner ears on top.
Attach the googly eyes just above the muzzle, then glue the black stripes in place.
Step 7: Draw the Final Details
Use a black marker to add a smile and extra details like freckles or whiskers.
All done!
Let everything dry completely, then display your tiger!
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