Alien Exploration

Why

What’s more fascinating than extraterrestrial life? Your own flying saucers, planets, and outer-space creatures – that’s what!


Steps

1. Do you think that Earthlings are alone in the universe? Could there be life on other planets? Other solar systems? What do you think these aliens look like? Would they have any body parts that are similar to yours? How do their space vehicles work?

2. Using Crayola® Model Magic® create an alien nation: amazing creatures, space ships, even their awesome planet. To make your own spaced-out colors, rub white Model Magic with color from a Crayola Washable Marker. Knead a little to marble the color. Knead a lot for a smooth look.

3. If you want to make alien puppets, insert a craft stick into the Model Magic while it’s still damp. Air-dry your figures before they take off!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough With Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—

  • Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
  • Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
  • Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
  • If the arts & crafts project involves making small objects, follow the small parts/choking hazards standards: WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years."
  • The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
  • Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
  • Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient. Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic, and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • Model Magic®
household supplies
  • craft sticks (optional)

Where & When

"My boys created a parallel universe. I see and hear all the science they get in school come out as they play."
Shauna B., mom of 8- and 10-year-olds.

"The Model Magic® is so easy to use for kids who are physically challenged. They make high-quality art every time."
Devi K., camp counselor.


Interesting Info

A treaty between countries on Earth promises that no nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction will be sent into space. There will be no military testing or bases in outer space. The moon and other celestial bodies may only be used for peaceful purposes. Astronauts are envoys of the human race.