Ingredients
- Paper: 1 sheet sturdy enough to hold its shape
- Scissors: 1 pair for cutting out the hand and trimming straw segments (adult supervision required)
- Tape: A roll for attaching straw sections and securing string guides
- Straws: Several cut into short segments (size varies based on finger length)
- String: One or more lengths that are easy to thread and comfortable to pull
- Markers: Optional for decorating the hand
Instructions
- Draw and cut out the hand shape.
- Cut the straws into segments.
- Attach straw segments to the paper hand.
- Connect the fingers with string.
- Decorate the hand if desired.
- Test the robotic hand.
Notes
An adult should handle any cutting that is not suitable for the child’s age. The project relies on careful assembly for functionality.
