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#* If you don't have a paper plate, use a small plate to trace a circle onto a large sheet of paper. Cut the circle out using a pair of scissors, and use that circle instead. | #* If you don't have a paper plate, use a small plate to trace a circle onto a large sheet of paper. Cut the circle out using a pair of scissors, and use that circle instead. | ||
#Paint or decorate the paper plate. You can paint the snake however you want. You can use a paintbrush, a sponge, or even your fingers. Snakes come in many different colors and patterns. Here are some ideas to get you started: | #Paint or decorate the paper plate. You can paint the snake however you want. You can use a paintbrush, a sponge, or even your fingers. Snakes come in many different colors and patterns. Here are some ideas to get you started: | ||
| − | #* Paint the plate a solid color and let the paint dry. Next, dip a sponge into a different color and tap the excess paint off onto a paper towel. Then, dab the sponge all over the plate. If you want to add another color, wait for the first one to dry. This will give you a scale-like effect.<ref>Artsy Momma, [http://artsymomma.com/2011/05/paper-plate-snake-crafts-and-book.html Paper Plate Snake Crafts and Book]</ref> | + | #* Paint the plate a solid color and let the paint dry. Next, dip a sponge into a different color and tap the excess paint off onto a paper towel. Then, dab the sponge all over the plate. If you want to add another color, wait for the first one to dry. This will give you a scale-like effect.<ref name="rf1">Artsy Momma, [http://artsymomma.com/2011/05/paper-plate-snake-crafts-and-book.html Paper Plate Snake Crafts and Book]</ref> |
| − | #* Wrap a sheet of bubble wrap (bubble-side-out) around a rolling pin and secure it with tape. Pour two colors of paint onto a palette and gently roll the pin across. Next, roll the pin across the plate. You will get a scale effect.<ref>Crafty Morning, [http://www.craftymorning.com/paper-plate-snake-craft-using-rolling-pin/ Paper Plate Snake Craft Using Bubble Wrap]</ref> | + | #* Wrap a sheet of bubble wrap (bubble-side-out) around a rolling pin and secure it with tape. Pour two colors of paint onto a palette and gently roll the pin across. Next, roll the pin across the plate. You will get a scale effect.<ref name="rf2">Crafty Morning, [http://www.craftymorning.com/paper-plate-snake-craft-using-rolling-pin/ Paper Plate Snake Craft Using Bubble Wrap]</ref> |
| − | #* You can also color the other side of the plate to make the snake's belly. Most snakes have a plain, light colored belly. Do this once the top of the snake dries.<ref>Health Barn USA, [http://www.healthbarnusa.com/2013/02/06/diy-kid-activities-paper-snakes-for-chinese-new-year/ DIY Kid Activities: Paper Snakes for Chinese New Year!]</ref> | + | #* You can also color the other side of the plate to make the snake's belly. Most snakes have a plain, light colored belly. Do this once the top of the snake dries.<ref name="rf3">Health Barn USA, [http://www.healthbarnusa.com/2013/02/06/diy-kid-activities-paper-snakes-for-chinese-new-year/ DIY Kid Activities: Paper Snakes for Chinese New Year!]</ref> |
#Draw a spiral on the back of the plate. Make the spiral about half an inch thick. It doesn't have to be perfect, but try to make it even all the way around. The center of the spiral will be the snake's head, so make it rounded. | #Draw a spiral on the back of the plate. Make the spiral about half an inch thick. It doesn't have to be perfect, but try to make it even all the way around. The center of the spiral will be the snake's head, so make it rounded. | ||
#* You are drawing the spiral on the back so that you won't see it on the top. | #* You are drawing the spiral on the back so that you won't see it on the top. | ||
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#* Paint thick stripes across the spiral to make a striped snake. | #* Paint thick stripes across the spiral to make a striped snake. | ||
#* Paint Xs or diamond shapes across the spiral to make a diamond pattern. | #* Paint Xs or diamond shapes across the spiral to make a diamond pattern. | ||
| − | #* Glue some colorful rhinestones using white school glue or tacky glue.<ref | + | #* Glue some colorful rhinestones using white school glue or tacky glue.<ref name="rf1" /> Try not to add too many, or your snake will be too heavy. |
#* Make some squiggles and patterns on the snake using white glue. Then, shake some glitter onto the glue. Tap off the excess glitter and let the glue dry. | #* Make some squiggles and patterns on the snake using white glue. Then, shake some glitter onto the glue. Tap off the excess glitter and let the glue dry. | ||
#Add the eyes onto the front of the head. You can draw the eyes on using a marker or crayons. You can also paint the eyes on. If you have googly eyes at home, you can glue them on using white school glue or tacky glue. | #Add the eyes onto the front of the head. You can draw the eyes on using a marker or crayons. You can also paint the eyes on. If you have googly eyes at home, you can glue them on using white school glue or tacky glue. | ||
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#* Markers, crayons, or googly eyes | #* Markers, crayons, or googly eyes | ||
#Find some construction paper. You will need at least three pieces. You can use all one color to make a solid-colored snake. You can also use different colors if you want a striped snake. | #Find some construction paper. You will need at least three pieces. You can use all one color to make a solid-colored snake. You can also use different colors if you want a striped snake. | ||
| − | #Cut the paper into 1½ to 2 inch (3.81 to 5.08 centimeters) thick strips. You will need at least 16 strips. The more you make, the longer your snake will be.<ref | + | #Cut the paper into 1½ to 2 inch (3.81 to 5.08 centimeters) thick strips. You will need at least 16 strips. The more you make, the longer your snake will be.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #* Consider stacking the paper and cutting several sheets at the same time. This will make the cutting part faster.<ref>The Seasoned Mom, [http://www.theseasonedmom.com/what-were-doing-making-snakes-for-chinese-new-year/ What We’re Doing: Making Snakes for Chinese New Year]</ref> | + | #* Consider stacking the paper and cutting several sheets at the same time. This will make the cutting part faster.<ref name="rf4">The Seasoned Mom, [http://www.theseasonedmom.com/what-were-doing-making-snakes-for-chinese-new-year/ What We’re Doing: Making Snakes for Chinese New Year]</ref> |
#Make a ring out of a strip of paper and glue it shut. Pick up a strip of paper and bring the two ends together. Overlap them by about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Use a glue stick to hold them together. You can also use tape or a stapler instead. | #Make a ring out of a strip of paper and glue it shut. Pick up a strip of paper and bring the two ends together. Overlap them by about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Use a glue stick to hold them together. You can also use tape or a stapler instead. | ||
#* Do not use white school glue or tacky glue. It does not dry fast enough. Your snake will fall apart before the glue dries. | #* Do not use white school glue or tacky glue. It does not dry fast enough. Your snake will fall apart before the glue dries. | ||
#* If you are using a stapler, ask an adult to help you. | #* If you are using a stapler, ask an adult to help you. | ||
| − | #Slip a strip of paper through the ring and glue the ends together.<ref>Learn, Create, Love, [http://learncreatelove.com/paper-chain-snake-craft/ Paper Chain Snake Craft]</ref> Keep repeating this step until you run out of strips of paper. You can make your snake just one color, or you can make it many colors. You can give your snake a pattern, or make the colors random. | + | #Slip a strip of paper through the ring and glue the ends together.<ref name="rf5">Learn, Create, Love, [http://learncreatelove.com/paper-chain-snake-craft/ Paper Chain Snake Craft]</ref> Keep repeating this step until you run out of strips of paper. You can make your snake just one color, or you can make it many colors. You can give your snake a pattern, or make the colors random. |
#Add the tongue. Cut a skinny rectangle from red paper and cut a V shape into one end to make the fork. Fold the flat side over by about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) to make a tab. Glue the tab to one of the end rings. | #Add the tongue. Cut a skinny rectangle from red paper and cut a V shape into one end to make the fork. Fold the flat side over by about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) to make a tab. Glue the tab to one of the end rings. | ||
| − | #Add the eyes right above the tongue. You can draw them on using a marker or crayon. You can also glue them on using some white school glue or tacky glue.<ref | + | #Add the eyes right above the tongue. You can draw them on using a marker or crayon. You can also glue them on using some white school glue or tacky glue.<ref name="rf4" /> |
=== Using Toilet Paper Rolls === | === Using Toilet Paper Rolls === | ||
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#Punch four holes in each body piece. There will be two holes on the top, and two holes on the bottom. The holes need to be straight across from each other. Make sure that the top and bottom holes on each side are aligned. | #Punch four holes in each body piece. There will be two holes on the top, and two holes on the bottom. The holes need to be straight across from each other. Make sure that the top and bottom holes on each side are aligned. | ||
#Punch two holes into the head and tail tip piece. The holes need to be straight across from each other. | #Punch two holes into the head and tail tip piece. The holes need to be straight across from each other. | ||
| − | #Cut some yarn into 5 inch (12.7 centimeters) long pieces.<ref>Mama to 5 Blessings, [http://mamato5blessings.com/2014/03/toilet-paper-tube-snake-kids-craft-learn-link-linky/ Toilet Paper Tube Snake Kids Craft]</ref> You will need enough pieces to tie the rolls together. | + | #Cut some yarn into 5 inch (12.7 centimeters) long pieces.<ref name="rf6">Mama to 5 Blessings, [http://mamato5blessings.com/2014/03/toilet-paper-tube-snake-kids-craft-learn-link-linky/ Toilet Paper Tube Snake Kids Craft]</ref> You will need enough pieces to tie the rolls together. |
#Tie the pieces together using the yarn. Don't tie the yarn too tight, or the snake won't be able to wiggle. There should be a gap between each piece. Try to hide the knot inside the snake. | #Tie the pieces together using the yarn. Don't tie the yarn too tight, or the snake won't be able to wiggle. There should be a gap between each piece. Try to hide the knot inside the snake. | ||
#Add the tongue. Cut a long, skinny rectangle from a piece of red paper and cut a V shape into on end. You can also use a piece of red ribbon. Glue the flat end inside the snake's head. Make sure that it is in the middle of the mouth. | #Add the tongue. Cut a long, skinny rectangle from a piece of red paper and cut a V shape into on end. You can also use a piece of red ribbon. Glue the flat end inside the snake's head. Make sure that it is in the middle of the mouth. | ||
