Military Clothespin Airplanes
Military clothespin airplanes are a delightful and creative way to pay tribute to our armed forces. These miniature replicas take the shape of fighter jets and bombers, crafted with precision and attention to detail. They make for charming decorations in a child's room, a patriotic gift for a veteran, or a fun DIY project for craft enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're looking to honor a hero or simply add a touch of military flair to your space, these clothespin airplanes are sure to spark joy and conversation wherever they go. Embark on a journey of creativity and admiration with these whimsical and nostalgic pieces that embody the spirit of the brave men and women who serve our country.
Supplies
- 2 Jumbo craft stick
- 2 Miniature craft stick
- 2 Wooden clothespins
- Paint: gray and olive green
- Paint pens: red white, blue
- Tools: craft knife cutting mat, sandpaper, paintbrush, white craft glue
Instructions
- Cut the rounded ends off the jumbo craft sticks.
- Cut the jumbo craft sticks in half.
- Cut the ends off the miniature craft sticks.
- Cut the miniature craft sticks in half.
- Use your craft knife to round the end of one of the miniature craft stick halves. Repeat for the second one.
- After rounding the end, cut that piece in half, keeping only the rounded half. Repeat for the second one.
- For each airplane you should now have - wooden clothespin, two large pieces for the wings, one small piece for the horizon tail, and the rounded piece for the vertical tail.
- Sand the edges of each cut piece.
- Paint the pieces for one plane gray and the pieces for the other plane green.
- Use paint pens to add details to the wings and vertical tails.
- To assemble, place one of the wings upside down so that the emblems are facing downward. Add a line of white craft glue to the center of the wing. Place the clothespin into the glue.
- Place a line of white craft glue on top of the clothespin and place the second wing onto it, emblems facing up.
- Glue the horizontal tail piece to the back of the clothespin.
- Glue the vertical tail piece to the horizontal tail piece.
- Repeat these steps for the second plane.
- Allow everything to dry completely.
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