Welcome to another “first-seen-here” kids craft idea on Glued To My Crafts. This time it’s titled “fork painted zebra!”
We are going to use a simple plastic fork as our NEW paint brush, to create a striped zebra friend on paper.
Keep scrolling to score the free printable so you can make idea come to life within minutes today!!
Zebra Craft Using A Plastic Fork On Paper
At Glued To My Crafts, we LOVE thinking outside the box! Today we going to show YOU how easy it is to take an ordinary plastic fork {possibly from your party stash} and turn it into a paint brush for a creative abstract zebra preschool craft idea!
This striped zebra art project includes easy to find craft materials that are probably in your home right now. All you need is our free provided zebra head printable, white cardstock paper, black craft paint and a plastic fork. That’s it! Not to mention – the steps are even EASIER to follow since all you have to do is “paint” the various zebra stripes on the paper, with just a few strokes of the fork. Nothing too elaborate and you kids {if they want too} can go as simple or as WILD as they want on their painted stripes.
To recreate this zebra striped painted craft idea, you can find our full step-by-step tutorial below. Then set up shop on your kitchen table and watch your child’s imagination go WILD as they make some one-of-a-kind zebra paper pieces with you!! Even adults will want to join in on the fun!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished paper & fork painted zebra creations with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see them! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get creative with your kids and make a unique zebra craft using forks and paint!
Craft Supplies:
- Zebra Head Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Crayon
- Pink Crayon
- Scissors
- Black Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Clean, Plastic Fork
- Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
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Directions:
- First print out the zebra head printable listed above in the supply.
- Print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock. You will need ONE printable per zebra craft.
- Next up – grab your black and pink crayons.
- Color in the hair & nose in the zebra head printable. You can also add/draw in anything else you like.
- When ready – trim out the zebra head piece with your scissors.
- Discard excess paper.
- Set aside the head piece.
- Now grab your second piece of white cardstock paper and the scissors again.
- Fold the paper in half and trim it down into two pieces. Straight up the center to create two equal rectangle pieces. This is the zebra’s new body.
- Save one half of the white paper for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day!
- Now for the painting step. Grab your black craft paint, the plastic fork and your small paper plate.
- Squirt a small amount of the black paint on the paper plate. You don’t need a lot. The size of a quarter is a good starting point.
- Grab your fork and rub it in the craft paint.
- Now, using the fork as your paint brush, make several line strokes all over the white paper to create zebra strips.
- Repeat over and over again until you have the look you want.
- When you are done with the painting step, set aside your paper to let it dry completely before you glue on the head piece to the top.
- You can also add stickers, rhinestones, small bows etc. to really make it your own! Originally I was going to add two painted clothespins pinched to the bottom for legs but last minute I decided to scrap that. Maybe you can give it a try?
- When you are ready – display it proudly for all to see! Most importantly – share your fork painted zebra creations with us on Facebook!
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And “if” you decide to make our Plastic Fork Zebra kid craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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