Looking for a fun and easy craft inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants? Make your own Plankton using a toilet paper roll and our free PDF printable template! This simple craft is perfect for kids and SpongeBob fans of all ages.
What you need:
- Toilet paper roll
- Free PDF Plankton template (download and print)
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- White and colored paper
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black paper
Instructions:
Print the Template:
Download and print the free PDF Plankton template on white paper.
Color the Parts:
Use colored pencils or markers to color the eye and mouth parts of Plankton.
Cut Out the Pieces:
Carefully cut out all the pieces from the template: the large rectangle, antenna, arms, eyebrow, mouth, and eye.
Prepare Colored Paper:
Using the cut-out pieces as guides, cut out the following shapes from colored paper:
- One green rectangle (this will be Plankton’s body)
- Two green antennas
- Two green arms
- One black eyebrow
Wrap the Toilet Paper Roll:
Wrap the green rectangle around the toilet paper roll to make Plankton’s body. Secure it with glue.
Assemble Plankton’s Face:
Glue the eye and mouth onto the front of the wrapped toilet paper roll. Then, glue the black eyebrow above the eye.
Attach the Arms:
Fold the green arms and glue them to each side of Plankton’s body.
Add Details to the Antennas:
Cut small black strips from black paper. Glue the black strips onto the green antennas to create Plankton’s signature look.
Attach the Antennas:
Finally, glue the finished antennas to the top of Plankton’s body, just above the eyebrow.
Your Toilet Paper Roll Plankton is ready to cause some mischief in Bikini Bottom! Have fun crafting and playing with your new SpongeBob character.
