Popsicle Stick Boat Instructions

Use popsicle sticks to make a sailboat.

A popsicle stick boat combines two childhood favorites: popsicles and water toys. A popsicle sailboat is easy enough for a child to put together and is perfect for the bathtub or pond. A group craft session could conclude with a boat race in a plastic swimming pool, along with some frozen popsicle treats.

Things You'll Need

• 15 popsicle sticks
• Mylar plastic sheet
• Scissors
• Epoxy glue
• Paper

Instructions

1. Cut a square of the plastic Mylar to the length of a popsicle stick.

2. Mix the epoxy glue and use an extra popsicle stick to apply glue to one long flat side of each stick. Attach the sticks to the Mylar to create a flat base.

3. Glue one stick (by its long narrow edge) to the bottom of the base, in order to create a rudder.

4. Glue one stick to the base top, standing straight up from the bottom edge, for the sailboat's mast.

5. Cut a triangle-shaped piece of paper to fit the mast. Glue one edge of the sail to the mast.

References

• Model Bridge Design: Popsicle Sailboat
• Popsicles.info: Popsicle Stick Boat