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Do you love making cute little items out of recycled materials?
If so, you are going to adore this super cuteDIY egg carton goldfishproject!
These adorable fish are made using recycled egg cartons.
What a great way to give those old containers new life.
This is an amazing project for any time of year, especially in summer.
Looking at these goldfish will make you want to go for a swim!
Kids will love to make these alongside you.
Take note, though, that you may need to help very small children with cutting the egg carton.
Are you ready to create your own egg carton goldfish?
Get your egg carton and cut out one of the corner cups.
Using your scissors, trim the egg cup so that it has a smooth and rounded edge.
Ensure that it is trimmed evenly all around.
Step 2.Its time to add some color!
Paint your cup using either yellow or orange acrylic paint.
Allow it to dry completely.
I recommend adding an additional layer.
Let it dry before moving on.
Drying your goldfish may take a little bit of time but be patient.
Your goldfish needs to be completely dry before you add anything else to it.
Step 3.Cut three pieces of tissue paper into rectangles or squares.
You will need two smaller pieces to form the fins and one longer piece for the tail.
Dont worry too much about the exact sizes.
Just confirm that two are smaller and one is larger.
Step 5.Using your scissors, make a small slit at the back of your egg cup.
This is where you will place your tail.
Step 6.Once the tail is secure, you might move onto the fins.
Glue your fins onto either side of your fish.
Step 7.Lets get started on that adorable goldfish face!
Glue your white pom poms onto your fish first.
Then, take the smaller black ones to complete the eyes.
Step 8.Finally, get your pink pipe cleaner and wrap it around your finger twice.
This should form a circle.
Your finished circle will be your fishs mouth.
Add glue to the back and place it onto your egg cup.
Doesnt your fish look so cute?
You are all finished creating your little goldfish!
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How Long Does It Take to Make This Goldfish?
The longest part of the project will be waiting for the paint to completely dry.
