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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

clothespin airplanes

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Print Project

Step 1

Glue a clothespin to a jumbo craft stick. Have the opening end close to an end of the jumbo craft stick. Glue a second jumbo craft stick on top of the clothespin lining it up with the one below.

Step 2

Glue a third jumbo craft stick about 2" from the end of the top craft stick making a “T” to represent a wing.

Step 3

On the opposite side of the top craft stick, glue a short craft stick representing a tail wing. Let dry.

Step 4

Paint the airplane as desired. Let dry.
TIP: For an extra touch, add some glitter to the plane with a layer of glue.

Step 5
Lastly, roll a ball of Model Magic® to make a face. Add eyes and a few pieces of chenille pipe cleaner for hair. Glue the ball to the front of the airplane.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks by Creatology™

    Item # 10334892 
    $7.99
    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 200
    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 200
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    • Color: Brown
    • Size: 5.875 in
    • Count: 200
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology® Mini Wood Craft Sticks

    Item # 10261446 
    $7.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Large Wood Clothespins

    Item # 10206357 
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Model Magic® Deluxe Variety Pack

    Item # 10007019 
    $19.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Metallic Paint Brushes by Creatology®

    Item # 10347497 
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Paint 24 Piece Set by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10518563 
    $19.99
    $24.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Primary Chenille Pipe Cleaners Value Pack, 100ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10525295 
    $7.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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Instructions
Step 1

Glue a clothespin to a jumbo craft stick. Have the opening end close to an end of the jumbo craft stick. Glue a second jumbo craft stick on top of the clothespin lining it up with the one below.

Step 2

Glue a third jumbo craft stick about 2" from the end of the top craft stick making a “T” to represent a wing.

Step 3

On the opposite side of the top craft stick, glue a short craft stick representing a tail wing. Let dry.

Step 4

Paint the airplane as desired. Let dry.
TIP: For an extra touch, add some glitter to the plane with a layer of glue.

Step 5
Lastly, roll a ball of Model Magic® to make a face. Add eyes and a few pieces of chenille pipe cleaner for hair. Glue the ball to the front of the airplane.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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