How to Make Paper Army Men

Part of many childhood toy collections includes little plastic army men. Taking a cue from paper doll makers, paper army men and women can be done with relative ease.

Things You'll Need

  • Dark green or tan construction paper
  • Black and brown paint
  • Small paintbrush
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Popsicle stick
  • Glue
  • Eraser
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sketch a basic figure of a person on the green or tan construction paper. Draw a small oval for the head, large oval for the torso and thin elongated ovals for the arms and legs. Erase the lines between the ovals and add small details like utility belts, cargo pockets, buttons and helmets.

    • 2

      Carefully cut around the figure's edges. Paint thin horizontal lines or splotches on the figure for a camouflage effect. Use brown and black for green army men, black and brown on the tan army men. Use the desired paint to paint a face on the head. Use the black paint to create a weapon in the soldier's hands. Allow the paint to dry.

    • 3

      Turn the paper soldier over and add a dollop of glue about midway down from the head, then lay the top of the Popsicle stick over the glue and press down. Allow the glue to dry. The remainder of the stick should be sticking below the soldier's feet to create a handle so that the soldier can be carried in the hand.

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