How to make a Paper Plate Dove that Flies

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By milenna
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Finished product; ready for flight

This paper plate bird will be sure to make the perfect activity for your next picnic or summertime celebration. Kids of all ages will have a blast making their own flying dove. The paper plate dove will be a hit for children of all ages. Create your own one-of-a-kind flying bird with a few basic picnic supplies and an avid imagination.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Paper plates (the generic thin, white plates work best)
Small rock or pebble
Tape
Plastic spoons
Rubber bands
Markers or paints

Step 1

Color or decorate the paper plate first.
Step 2

Supplies for paper plate bird

Cut the paper plate evenly in half, then cut one half of the plate into three equal pieces.
Step 3

Tape one of the three cut sections to the half paper plate that is facing up. (this is the base of the bird).
Step 4

Place two plastic spoons together to create the head of your dove and place the pebble in the middle of the spoons. Bind the spoons together with a rubber band.
Step 5

Tape the spoons to the bottom of the paper plate and draw a bird face on top of the spoon.
Step 6

Paper plate dove flying in the sky

Make your dove fly by throwing it like a paper airplane. Adjust the pebble or rock size and weight in the bird’s head to improve flight.

Tips & Warnings

Test your bird by experimenting with different sizes of pebbles until you get the on that makes your bird soar.
When decorating the body of the bird make sure you use markers or crayons because paints or other decorating tools may add bulk or weight to you paper plate which can affect the flight of your bird.
Have bird flying contests at your next family reunion or neighborhood block party.