The caterpillar model is very widely used in craft projects, especially when making crafts for children. The caterpillar shape is a shape that can be made with a variety of media, so it is ideal for encouraging creativity and using leftover materials.
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Method 1 of 6: Caterpillars from egg packs
This method is probably the most ancient way to make a toy in the shape of a caterpillar.
Step 1. Find a clean and undamaged egg pack
This pack should have 6 hollows. If your pack has 18 hollows, you'll only need a third of the pack, and if you have 12 hollows, cut them in half.
Step 2. Turn the 6 basins upside down
Color it with acrylic paint. You can choose the color; The choices can be as simple as green or more vibrant like the colors of the rainbow. Place the pack on its side and let it dry.
Step 3. Cut him into small slices at the end of the cardboard packaging
This is the location of the antenna that you will install.
To cut it, you can use kitchen scissors, a cutter, or a single-hole paper hole punch
Step 4. Weave yellow feather wire through both slits
Pull it up as an antenna. Cut when needed. Glue the feather wire on the inside of the egg carton.
Step 5. Decorate your caterpillar
Glue the toy eyes. Using a Sharpie or black permanent marker, draw a smiling mouth. Another option, stick a fake smile. Other decoration ideas include:
- Add a round motif to the caterpillar's body.
- Adds a red blush to the caterpillar's face.
- Add a ribbon to the caterpillar's head for a cute touch.
- Tie a scarf or tie.
Step 6. Done
Method 2 of 6: Pompon caterpillars
This method is very fun and very easy to do.
Step 1. Make or buy pompons
If you made one, see How to make pompons for more details.
When selecting and/or making pompons, think about whether you want your caterpillars to be one color, two colors or multiple colors, and choose what you want
Step 2. Glue the caterpillar body from the pompons parallel
Step 3. Glue the caterpillar head from the pompon slightly higher than the body part
Step 4. Let it dry completely
Step 5. Make the legs
Bend the feather wire or chenille rod in an “M” shape. Glue under the pompon body, with the legs of the letter "M" facing down on the sides of the pompon body to form the legs. Repeat until everything has been added. Do not stick it on the head.
Step 6. Add the antenna
Cut the fleece wire or chenille sticks to the desired length, and curl the top ends slightly. Glue it on both sides of the pompon head.
Step 7. Decorate the head
Glue the toy eyes and a flannel smiley mouth.
Step 8. Done
Let it dry and your pompon caterpillar is ready to play or show off.
Method 3 of 6: Caterpillars from ping pong balls or foam balls
This method requires the help of an adult, especially to punch holes in the balls.
Step 1. Push the first ping pong ball or foam ball deep into the sock
Step 2. Add more balls but leave one
As you add, leave some space between the balls. This will provide some "squirming" space for your caterpillar to play with.
If you wish, you can place a rubber band between each ball. This is not required but can give your caterpillar a tighter finish
Step 3. Leave 5cm of space at the end of the sock
You will cut off the excess.
Step 4. Prepare the rest of the balls
This ball will hold the sock and will become part of the caterpillar's head. Use a pencil or scissors to make a small hole in the ball. Press firmly but be careful not to stab you.
Step 5. Add the last ball to the ball row
Face the hole in the ball toward you or facing the outside of the sock. Gently push the tip of the remaining sock into the hole you made in the ball. This will hold the sock in position and finish your caterpillar. Glue until it sticks.
Push in the sock with the tip of the pencil
Step 6. Decorate the face
Here's the fun part:
- Glue the toy eyes.
- Wrap the caterpillar's antennae with feather wire or chenille rods. Make a hole in the ball and insert the antennae, then glue until it sticks.
- Cut out a smiley mouth shape with flannel and stick it on the face.
Step 7. Add the legs
This step is optional but can add character to your caterpillar.
- Estimate the appropriate width of the foot to place on the bottom of the caterpillar. Make sure you include room to bend the legs down on each side.
- Cut the estimated lengths, one for each ball that makes up the caterpillar's body but leaves the head.
- Glue the center of the foot to the base of the torso ball. Then bend the ends down to form the caterpillar's legs.
- Repeat for each body ball.
- Let it dry. Give a lot of glue.
Step 8. Add additional embellishments as you wish
These caterpillars already look good but you can make them more interesting by adding ribbons, round motifs, glitter, and so on.
Step 9. Done
Your caterpillar is ready to play or show off.
Method 4 of 6: Caterpillars from buttons
This method is suitable for people who like to sew and want to decorate children's clothes.
Step 1. Choose a top or dress that suits your child
The clothes chosen must be strong enough to be sewn with buttons.
Step 2. Select the studs you want for your caterpillar
The buttons you choose can only be of one color but it will be more interesting if you choose buttons with different colors.
Step 3. Decide where you will attach the caterpillars to the clothes
At the end of the designated place, attach the first button. Sew firmly in place.
Step 4. Sew the next button a little higher than the first button
You will sew your buttons one slightly above, one slightly below, along the row.
Step 5. Finish with the buttons slightly on top
This will form the head of the caterpillar. For this button, add two stitch lines above the button to form the antennae.
Step 6. Done
It is very simple but forms a very effective caterpillar motif for children's clothes. It's also a great way to introduce your will to a fun reason to learn to sew!
Method 5 of 6: Chainworm
This is a caterpillar craft that is very easy for small children to do.
Step 1. Cut the cardboard strips lengthwise
The width of the cardboard depends on how wide you want your caterpillar to be; The wider it is, the stronger your caterpillar will be if it is pulled when played. Make cardboard strips of exactly the same size, width and length.
Use thin cardboard, not paper. The paper will not last very long and will tear too easily
Step 2. Decorate your cardboard pieces
You can add stripes, dots, squiggles, colored, stickered, glittery, finger-stamped, whatever. But make sure you leave the face plain.
Step 3. Make a circle from a cut
Attach or staple with staples.
Step 4. Wrap the next piece of cardboard through the circle you made to form a chain
Paste or staple back.
Step 5. Continue until your caterpillar is the length you want
The final cut should be the bare face.
Step 6. Decorate the face
Draw smiling eyes and mouth. Or, stick toy eyes if desired.
Step 7. Add the antenna
Cut off a portion of the bendable straw, just below the bend joint. Paste it on the head. Bend at the flexural joints to form the antennae.
Step 8. Done
Your caterpillars can be played with or exhibited.
Method 6 of 6: Caterpillar sandwich
If you want to make edible caterpillars for a party, a caterpillar from a sandwich is the simplest approach.
Step 1. Determine the length of your caterpillar
This will determine the size of the plate you will need to style your caterpillars.
Step 2. Make small sandwiches
Cut the sandwich into a round shape. You can also use a round cookie cutter to do this. Use fillings that are easy to cut and can stick to your sandwich (for example, stuffed with butter, peanut butter, Nutella, etc. as a glue).
Step 3. Arrange your round sandwiches in wavy rows along your plate
These buns must be upright, to form the body of the caterpillar.
Step 4. Add the head
To make the head is very easy:
- Choose a cherry tomato that is large enough to be a head.
- Spray a layer of cream or icing for the eyes and mouth.
- Insert two toothpicks into the antennae.
Step 5. Add other garnishes, such as chopped lettuce as grass
Now your caterpillars are ready to show off and eat.
