Seal Paper Plate Craft
We had so much fun putting together this seal paper plate craft. It’s simple, sweet, and the perfect little winter or ocean-themed project when you want something easy but still satisfying to make. The shapes are uncomplicated, the painting is quick, and the flippers and whiskers add just enough personality to keep things interesting.
Everything comes together at a really nice pace – paint the plate, attach a few pieces, add the face, and suddenly you’ve got a cute little seal looking back at you. It’s one of those crafts that feels calm but still hands-on, and it always turns out charming in that perfectly kid-made way.
Materials for Your Paper Plate Seal Craft
Gather everything before you start so your little seal comes together smoothly without any mid-craft scavenger hunts.
- Paper Plate
- Wiggle Eyes
- Cardstock, Gray
- Craft Paint – Gray
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Permanent Marker, Black
- Seal Patterns
How to Make This Seal Paper Plate Craft
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Paper Plate Seal Craft
Make this easy paper plate seal craft using gray paint, cardstock, googly eyes, and simple cut-and-glue steps. A quick winter or ocean-themed activity that’s perfect for preschoolers.
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Wiggle Eyes
- Cardstock, Gray
- Craft Paint – Gray
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Permanent Marker, Black
- Seal Patterns
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
Instructions
- Gather all supplies.
- Paint the outside of the paper plate with gray acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Download and print the Seal pattern, then cut out with scissors. Trace the seal body once onto the gray paper plate with a pencil.
- Cut out the seal body pattern with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
- Using the scrap, trace the tail pattern once onto the gray painted paper plate. Trace the flipper pattern twice onto gray cardstock, trace the nose once onto black cardstock with a pencil. You could also use colored craft foam, cardstock, or craft felt for this project.
- Cut out the patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
- Attach the tail and flippers with a glue gun and glue sticks. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
- Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose to the seal’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- To finish, draw a smile and whiskers on the seal’s face with a black marker.
- Hang your finished seal on display!
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Why We Loved Making This Paper Plate Seal Craft
This little seal turned out to be such a fun mix of simple steps and sneaky skill-building. Between painting the plate, trimming the flippers, and adding the whiskers, there were plenty of fine motor moments tucked into a craft that never once felt overwhelming. It moves at a calm, easy pace, which makes it perfect for younger kids or those “let’s just do something quick” afternoons.
We also loved how well this craft fits into winter themes, ocean units, or animal studies. It opens the door to light conversations about where seals live, how they stay warm, or why their bodies are shaped the way they are – nothing formal, just the natural little questions that pop up while creating.
And honestly? Watching the seal come together piece by piece is really satisfying. The final look is adorable without being fussy, and it’s one of those crafts that ends up displayed on the fridge long after the paint dries.
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Please Share This Paper Plate Seal Craft
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