How to Make a Butterfly Out of Plastic Spoons

Repeat Steps 1 to 2 in the first method (the simple butterfly), but instead of using four spoons, do this to 12 spoons., Use the handle of one of the spoons as the body again. , For the wings, glue three of the spoon tops together to create a wing...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Repeat Steps 1 to 2 in the first method (the simple butterfly)

    You can also do it to more, just make sure the number of spoons is divisible by four. ,, Do this with the other groups of three spoons. , You can also use more spoon tops on the top or bottom of the butterfly to create different sized wings.

    For example, to have bigger top wings than bottom ones, you would have three spoons for each wing on the top and two spoons for each wing on the bottom. , You may also paint the spoons (make sure the paint can adhere to the plastic.) If you're going to paint the spoons, you will need a couple coats of paint so the butterfly will look bright — so there won't be any streaky bits of plastic showing.
  2. Step 2: but instead of using four spoons

  3. Step 3: do this to 12 spoons.

  4. Step 4: Use the handle of one of the spoons as the body again.

  5. Step 5: For the wings

  6. Step 6: glue three of the spoon tops together to create a wing shape.

  7. Step 7: Let the glue dry

  8. Step 8: then attach the wing shaped spoon tops to the body.

  9. Step 9: Decorate your butterfly with jewels

  10. Step 10: glitter

  11. Step 11: or sharpies as desired.

Detailed Guide

You can also do it to more, just make sure the number of spoons is divisible by four. ,, Do this with the other groups of three spoons. , You can also use more spoon tops on the top or bottom of the butterfly to create different sized wings.

For example, to have bigger top wings than bottom ones, you would have three spoons for each wing on the top and two spoons for each wing on the bottom. , You may also paint the spoons (make sure the paint can adhere to the plastic.) If you're going to paint the spoons, you will need a couple coats of paint so the butterfly will look bright — so there won't be any streaky bits of plastic showing.

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