Zoom Around on Your Own Cycle

Why

Design a motorcycle you can ride anytime, anywhere—in your imagination! Make your bike blast off with special effects such as flames in the exhaust.

Steps

1. Most motorcycles have two wheels, heavy frames, and uncovered engines. But look at motorcycles on the road, in parking lots, and in magazines and you’ll see that each bike is a work of art. Decide what kind of motorcycle you dream of riding. What kind of body style, tires, seat, handle bars, and exhaust system would you choose? Use your imagination and Crayola Black Color Explosion™ Paper and Markers to create your dream machine. Here’s an easy way to draw a bike, or use your own ideas.

2. Start with a Y on a slant to be the fork (show it from the side so it will look like a single line) and handlebars. Add short lines perpendicular to the tips of the Y to make the handlebar grips. Add a small circle to the bottom of the Y to make the center of the wheel. A large curved line around that circle is the tire and another curve over the top is the wheel guard.

3. Add the fuel tank—a curved line like a long comma on its side—behind the handlebars and a long rectangular seat behind it. Draw lines for the engine and frame below the gas tank and seat. Add a muffler and the back tire below the seat.

4. Use Crayola Glitter Glue and your imagination to add cool details to your bike. Flames can even shoot from the exhaust! Air-dry the glue before you put on your helmet and go for a spin. For even more fun, create bikes with your friends and go cruisin’!

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.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Explosion™ Neon
  • Color Explosion™ Rainbow
  • Glitter Glue

Where & When

"The boys I watch are really into motorcycles. I bring Color Explosion every time so they can add to their motorcycle collection! "
Kim F., teenage babysitter.

"My children love Beverly Cleary’s The Mouse and the Motorcycle. What a colorful and creative addition to our book study! "
Stephanie C., home-school parent of ages 7, 9, and 10.


Interesting Info

Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces require a special driver’s license to operate a motorcycle on public roads.