Children's Crafts: Pipe Cleaner Fish

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Attaching Eyes

Use sequins with the fish's eyes to make them more dramatic. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Attaching a Loop for Hanging

Use a pipe cleaner cut in half for a loop to hang your fish. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Using Tissue Paper

Tissue paper will really accentuate your fish. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Covering Body

Line up the pipe cleaners close together to give a solid effect. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Adding Head

Make the head using black so that the eyes will really stand out. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Recommended Ages

The pipe cleaner fish project is a little more involved than some other craft projects. It will require a bit more developed fine motor skills. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Materials

For this project you're going to use a range of materials and you can really expand on this however you see fit. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Constructing Body

Use black pipe cleaners to make the general shape of the fish. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Setup

Having an orderly workspace will enable you to work efficiently and with pleasure. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Adding Fins

You can make the fins of your fish any color you want. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Making a Mobile

If you make a number of different size and color fish you can create a mobile out of them. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Constructing Tail

You can still change the shape of your fish however you want it since you are not too far into the project. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Techniques for Fins

Weave the fins in a random pattern and keep them flat. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Drying

Before drying the fish, look over it to see if there are any places where it needs touching up. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Applying Glitter

You may want to use a glue-water solution to apply the glitter. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.

Pipe Cleaner Fish: Techniques for Tail

Use a zigzag pattern on the tail to differentiate it from the body. Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.