3D free-standing, modular structures with clothespins

Create free standing sculptures composed of wood clothes pins. The goal of this activity is the kids to understand the concept of modular constructions and to experiment with an interesting technique of grasping and joining things together: When the two prongs of clothes pins are pinched at the top, the prongs open up. When released the spring draws the two prongs shut, gripping anything in between. In general, 3d crafts activities are an excellent opportunity to experiment with balance and three dimensional space.

The easiest Airplane craft from clothspin and popsicle stick

This is probably the easiest airplane craft. All you need is a wood clothspin and a wood popsicle stick.

3d geometric frames

Modeling clay, like play dough or plasticine, are perfect materials for sculpture experiments with kids. You can also use toothpicks to make 3 dimensional geometric shapes and frames like cubes and pyramids.

Hedgehog

Hedgehogs are small animals with prickly spines everywhere except on their face, legs, and belies. By curling into a tight ball they protect those parts of their bodies that do not have sharp spines. Try to make small, cute hedgehog using play dough, plasticine or other modeling clay. Of course you should add toothpicks or other wood sticks because hedgehogs depend on their spines for defence.

Gift box with cap

Make a small box for storing small items, jewelry or a gift.