Popsicle Stick Fish
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Poster Frame](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Poster-Frame.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
You gotta SEA this ofFISHially fun craft at home! Dive into our fish popsicle stick craft using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Pencil
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Popsicle Sticks
- Tools: Paint, Construction Paper, Markers
- Theme: Trending, Rainy Day Crafts
- Age: 4+, 6+, 8+
Steps:
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Cover 4 popsicle sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Glue popsicle sticks in diamond shape to create fish body, leaving slight overhang on one side for tail. Dry 15–30 minutes.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Trace outline of fish on cardstock. Cut out.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Glue cardstock to back of popsicle sticks for scales.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Sketch and cut out construction paper tail. Glue to back of popsicle sticks. Let all glue steps dry 15–30 minutes.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Draw details on tail with markers.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Glue wiggle eye to front of fish. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Popsicle Stick Fish_Step 08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Fish_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Create a school of fish for a swimmingly good time!
CIY Staff Tips:
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If you don’t have popsicle sticks at home, substitute craft sticks instead.