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.
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Materials for Your Paper Plate Seal Craft
How to Make This Seal Paper Plate Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all of your supplies.
Step 2: Paint the Paper Plate
Paint the outside of the paper plate with gray acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Step 3: Trace the Seal Body
Download and print the Seal pattern, then cut out with scissors. Trace the seal body once onto the gray paper plate with a pencil.
Step 4: Cut Out the Seal Body
Cut out the seal body pattern with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Step 5: Trace the Tail, Flippers, and Nose
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.
Step 6: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out the patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Step 7: Attach the Tail and Flippers
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.
Step 8: Add the Eyes and Nose
Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose to the seal’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 9: Draw the Smile and Whiskers
To finish, draw a smile and whiskers on the seal’s face with a black marker.
All done!
Hang your finished seal on display!
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