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Get creative with these wooden craft ideas! With so much to see and do, take a peek at these activities to get you started!

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Dolly Peg Mermaids

  • To get started, download the template above.
  • Step 1Using a bright colour paint a tail on the end of a dolly peg. Allow to dry.
  • Step 2Paint a bikini top on the dolly peg. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Add detail to the mermaid tail by painting spots and a waistband. Use a darker or lighter shade of the colour that you painted the tail. Allow to dry.
  • Step 4Photocopy the tail template provided onto a piece of paper and cut out. Use this as a template to cut the tail from coloured foam sheets.
  • Step 5Cut six pieces of yarn (15cm long). Use glue to attach the yarn to the top of the peg to create hair. Allow to dry.
  • Step 6To finish, use a marker to draw a smile on your mermaid!

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 10364
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Round Paint Brushes - Assorted - Pack of 30
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Product Code: 10708
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Foam Sheets - Large - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 10788
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Student Scissors - Pack of 20
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Soft Yarn - 100g - Set of 10 Colours
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Product Code: 12257
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CleverPatch Triangular Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16232
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CleverPatch Junior Artist Paint - 500ml - Set of 11 Colours
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Product Code: 20806
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