Pipe Cleaner Monkey
A fun and engaging craft activity for creating an adorable pipe cleaner monkey, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Materials
- 3 pieces pipe cleaners (brown, black, or other preferred colors)
- 1 piece small wiggle eye (or two, if desired)
- 1 piece scissors For cutting pipe cleaners.
- Optional glue For securing pieces.
Instructions
Assembly Steps
- Step 1: Create the Body - Take one brown pipe cleaner and fold it in half. Twist the two ends together to form the body shape, leaving space for the head.
- Step 2: Form the Head - Cut a smaller piece of pipe cleaner (2-3 inches). Fold it to create a loop for the head and secure it to the body by twisting it on top.
- Step 3: Add the Face - Glue on a wiggle eye to bring your monkey to life. Optionally, use a small piece of black pipe cleaner for a mouth.
- Step 4: Make the Arms and Legs - Use two separate pipe cleaners for arms and legs. Twist them to make distinct limb shapes. Attach them to the body by wrapping the ends around the central body pipe cleaner.
- Step 5: Final Touches - Adjust and bend the limbs until your monkey stands or poses the way you like. Add additional features, like a tail or extra details, using leftover pipe cleaners.
Notes
Tips & Variations: Use custom colors for funky creatures, experiment with different shapes for various animals, and alter size by changing pipe cleaner length.