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Cardboard Pirate Ship

Get ready for a high-seas adventure with this Cardboard Pirate Ship Craft, featuring Crayola Model Magic, Crayola Glitter Markers, Crayola Washable Paint, and more.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Cardboard
  • Duct Tape
  • No 2 Pencil
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Wooden Dowel

Steps

  • Step 1

    Draw out one base shape, two pirate ship walls, and two deck pieces on cardboard. Cut out.​

  • Step 2

    Cut three paper towel rolls in half to use as support beams for the decks.​

  • Step 3

    Tape base shape, and wall pieces together.​

  • Step 4

    Glue the paper towel rolls on the front/back floors of the pirate ship.​

  • Step 5

    Place the two deck pieces on the paper rolls and tape to the pirate ship walls.​

  • Step 6

    Paint the ship with Crayola Washable Paint.​

  • Step 7

    Cut out circular shapes for windows and decorate with Crayola Markers.​

  • Step 8

    Cut out rectangular pieces of Crayola Construction Paper and hole punch a circle on the top and bottom.​

  • Step 9

    Design your pirate flag with Crayola Markers.​

  • Step 10

    Pull the dowels through the holes on the flags​.

  • Step 11

    Mold Model Magic around the bottom of the wooden dowel to give it stability. Let dry.​

  • Step 12

    Glue dowels with Model Magic stump to the floor of the pirate ship.​

  • Step 13

    Mold an anchor and helm with Model Magic. ​

  • Step 14

    Before it dries, make a dent in the back of the helm with a wooden dowel. Let dry.​

  • Step 15

    Draw details on dry Model Magic pieces with Crayola Glitter Markers.​

  • Step 16

    Glue the helm pieces to the back deck of the ship.

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CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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