Description
Create charming beaded pipe cleaner snails, a delightful and simple craft perfect for families and beginner crafters.
Materials
- Pipe cleaners in assorted colors
- Beads (mix of different shapes and sizes)
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Scissors
- Wire cutters (if needed)
- Glue (optional for attaching googly eyes)
Instructions
- Prepare the pipe cleaner: Cut one pipe cleaner to about 12 inches long.
- Create the snail’s shell: Fold another pipe cleaner into a spiral shape.
- String the beads: Take a third pipe cleaner, cut it to approximately 6 inches, and string beads onto it.
- Attach the beads to the body: Wrap the beaded pipe cleaner around the body pipe cleaner.
- Finish the snail: Attach the shell to the body by twisting and add googly eyes if desired.
Notes
Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors and glue, especially for younger children.