Eels--They’re Electric!

Why

Shock your friends and family! Craft an "electrifying" eel with Crayola Twistables® and a paper plate.

Steps

1. Watch out! This eel is "electrifying!" To make your eel, just cut out the center of a paper plate with Crayola Scissors. Use the center part to make the eel’s head and tongue. Color them with Crayola Twistables. Attach the tongue to the head with Crayola School Glue.

2. Cut the outer rim of the plate in half on an angle to create pointed tips. Use your imagination to color the fluted edges of the rim with bright, contrasting colors.

3. Arrange the two outer rim pieces into a slithery eel-shaped "S" and glue together. Glue the head and tongue to the eel’s body. Air-dry the eel before you shock anyone!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Twistables®
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates

Where & When

"Two kids and I had a lot of fun making eerie eels. They thought they were really cool!"
Natasha V., teenage babysitter.

"Our tiger scout den made this quick and simple craft when the boys arrived. The neon colors are really great!"
Henry G., scout leader.


Interesting Info

The voltage supplied by a live electric eel is more than twice as much as you need to power a refrigerator.