How to make a Paper Plate Dove that Flies

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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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

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
Step1
Color or decorate the paper plate first.
Step2
Supplies for paper plate bird Cut the paper plate evenly in half, then cut one half of the plate into three equal pieces.
Step3
Tape one of the three cut sections to the half paper plate that is facing up. (this is the base of the bird).
Step4
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.
Step5
Tape the spoons to the bottom of the paper plate and draw a bird face on top of the spoon.
Step6
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.

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Hapworth

Hapworth said

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on 8/12/2008 I'll pass this on to my niece who loves giving birthday parties!

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on 8/8/2008 This is cute, I will have to try this with my children.

acole

acole said

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on 6/10/2008 Fun! Thanks!

showpup

showpup said

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on 3/31/2008 Awesome idea. My nieces and nephews will love these.

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on 2/27/2008 Another cool idea. I'm always looking for something new to do with my grandchildren.

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