How to Make Paper Fireflies

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Lightning bugs are tiny, flying creatures that light up the summer night sky in many parts of the United States. With some basic art supplies and a little assistance, even the youngest artists can create replicas of these amazing glow-in-the-dark creatures.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Black construction paper
  • Glow in-the-dark gel marker
  • Glue stick
  • Safety scissors

Step1
Cut a strip of black construction paper to make the firefly's body.
Step2
Paint a strip across the bottom edge of the paper with the glow-in-the-dark gel marker, covering about a quarter of the length of the paper. This will be the firefly's glowing abdomen.
Step3
Roll the paper into a tube and secure the long edge of the tube with glue. Allow the glue to dry.
Step4
Cut 2 firefly wings out of black construction paper, and paint a 1/2-inch strip along the the edges of the wings with the glow-in-the-dark gel marker.
Step5
Glue the edges of the wings to the bottom of the tube, matching the glowing abdomen to the glowing wings.
Step6
Use the glow-in-the-dark gel marker to paint the firefly's head.
Step7
Cut 6 thin strips from the black construction paper to create the firefly's legs. Glue the legs to the bottom side of the firefly's body. For a finishing touch, cut 2 tiny antennae out of black paper and attached them to the top of the head.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make several paper fireflies and make a firefly mobile, or tack several to the ceiling.
  • Older children may want to create eyes for the fireflies out of small scraps of colorful construction paper.

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