Glider Plane
January 14, 2012 Crafts, Guest Bloggers, Kid's Crafts, Painting, Projects, Techniques and Mediums 3 CommentsBy Dondi Richardson from the FloraCraft Make It: Fun Blog.
This Styrofoam glider is a fun weekend project to do with your kids. (Get them into crafting earlier!) Project includes a template for the glider. Easy to make and fun to decorate, plus you can see how far it will fly!
Supplies:
FloraCraft Foam: Four – Sheets, ½”x12″x12″
Other Materials:
- Acrylic Paint
- Dimensional Fabric Paint
- Toothpicks
- Glider Template
Tools:
- Design It: Foam Cutter or Serrated Knife
- Low-Temp Glue Gun and glue sticks
- Paint Brushes: wide flat brush and detailing brush
- Paper (for templates)
- Black Marker
- ½” Sequin Pins
Instructions
- Print and enlarge the templates to size needed. Hint: You can use a photocopier to copy and enlarge templates.
- Pin the templates to the sheets of foam and trace with black marker: one body, two wings, two tail wings and one tail fin.
- Remove the templates and cut out the plane parts using the foam cutter.
- Use the scrap pieces of foam like a sanding block to “sand” the square edges of the foam parts smooth, making it look more authentic.
- Glue the parts together, inserting toothpicks between the parts for a more secure bond.
- Paint desired colors and let dry completely.

























