Model Magic "Bat" Mobile Project
Time: 1 Class Period
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Black Crayola Model Magic
White Chenille Stems (Pipe Cleaners)
Wiggle Eyes
Black WonderFoam
Black Yarn
Paper Clips
Use WonderFoam and Model Magic to make this fun bat mobile! This project also has an instructional video available!
Steps
- Step 1Cut one piece of WonderFoam into four 3x9” pieces, to make bat wings (one sheet makes four wings). Note: To cut wing scallops, fold piece in half and cut both sides at once. Divide one 4 oz. bag of Model Magic into four equal parts (one package makes four bats). Have students use one half of the Model Magic to make a body and split the other half into two ears, a head and two legs.
- Step 2Form the body around the bat wings. Cut one stem into eight equal parts. Note: One stem makes one bat. Push two wiggle eyes into the head shape. Note: If pushed in far enough, eyes do not need to be glued. To finish head, add two stems as fangs. Have students insert three stems into each leg as claws.
- Step 3Assemble bat body parts while Model Magic is still tacky, no glue required. Note: Model Magic has a specific workability time, around one class period. Add character by forming to desired shape. Unbend a paper clip to create a loop and push into bat’s back to hang at preferred angle. String with yarn.