DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Paper Plate Dalmatian Dog Craft
Unleash your creativity and make an adorable Dalmatian dog paper plate craft with this fun and easy tutorial!
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages, making it an ideal project for classrooms, birthday parties, or family bonding time. Gather your materials and let's get started on creating your very own Dalmatian dog.
Because the dalmatian is white, there's no painting needed for this project making it a great choice for a large group or for preschoolers when you don't want to worry about the mess of paint.
Materials:
- White paper plates (1 per Dalmatian)
- Black and red construction paper
- White, blue, or red construction paper for eyes
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Optional: You can substitute large wiggly eyes for construction paper eyes.
- Optional FOR MASK: Paint Stir Stick, thin strip of wood or Tongue Depressor.
Instructions:
- Lay the white paper plate flat on your working surface.
- Use a black marker or black paper dots to create the Dalmatian's signature spots all over the paper plate.
- Cut out two floppy ear shapes from black construction paper – half circles work great as ear shapes.
- Glue the ears to the top of the paper plate.
- Cut two circles from white, blue, or red construction paper to serve as the eyes.
- Draw black eyeballs on the construction paper circles using the black marker.
- Glue the eyes onto the paper plate.
- Cut a black construction paper oval for the nose.
- Glue the nose onto the paper plate.
- Use a black marker to draw a mouth under the nose.
- Optional: Cut a rectangle of red construction paper to make a collar and glue it to the bottom of the paper plate.
- Optional: If making a mask, use masking tape or duct tape to attach a thin strip of wood, aTongue Depressor or a Paint Stir Stick (often free at paint supply and home repair stores -- no more than $1 -- we get dad to pick one up now and then when he's at home depot admiring the tools *grin*)
Fun Facts about Dalmatians:
- Dalmatians are an ancient breed, with evidence of spotted dogs appearing in artwork dating back thousands of years.
- Their distinctive spots develop as they grow older. Dalmatian puppies are born mostly white and develop their spots over time.
- Dalmatians are famous for their role as firehouse dogs, serving as mascots and helping to guide horse-drawn fire engines.
- The breed's name comes from the historical region of Dalmatia, which is now part of modern-day Croatia.
- Dalmatians have a unique ability to remember long routes and specific paths, making them excellent coach dogs and trail companions.
- The 1996 movie "101 Dalmatians" greatly increased the breed's popularity, but it is essential to remember that Dalmatians require lots of exercise, training, and socialization to be happy, healthy pets.
Now that you've created your very own Dalmatian dog paper plate craft, take some time to learn more about this fascinating and beautiful breed. Don't forget to display your creation proudly for all to see!
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