Rocket Ship Swirl Suncatchers
Create beautiful and colorful Rocket Ship Swirl Suncatchers that brighten up any room while providing a fun educational craft for children.
Ingredients
Materials for Suncatcher
- 1 piece Clear plastic plates or sheets Base for the suncatcher.
- Variety colors Tissue paper Cut into small squares or fun shapes.
- 1 piece Scissors For cutting tissue paper.
- 1 bottle Liquid school glue
- 1 piece Paintbrush For applying glue.
- 1 piece Black construction paper For making the rocket shape.
- 1 piece Craft knife (optional) For adult use to cut shapes.
- 1 piece String or ribbon (optional) For hanging the suncatcher.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clear a flat area to work. Lay down newspaper or a plastic sheet to protect surfaces.
Cutting Tissue Paper
- Using scissors, cut the tissue paper into small squares (1-2 inches) or any fun shapes like stars or planets.
Create the Swirl
- Take a clean plastic plate or sheet. Apply a thin layer of liquid glue using the paintbrush.
- Start placing your tissue paper pieces onto the glued area, overlapping them slightly for a beautiful swirl effect. Feel free to mix and match colors!
Add a Rocket Shape
- On your black construction paper, draw and cut out a rocket shape.
Assemble the Suncatcher
- Once the tissue paper is completely glued and dry, attach the rocket shape at the bottom of the plastic plate.
Hang and Enjoy
- Puncture a small hole at the top of your suncatcher, thread a piece of string or ribbon through, and hang it in your window.
- Watch it come alive with sunlight!
Notes
Swap the tissue paper for colored cellophane for a different light effect. Try using glitter glue for added sparkle! Create a solar system by making different shapes like stars and planets.