How to make a simple paper watch (Step-by-step tutorial)

How to make a simple paper watch (Step-by-step tutorial)

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If you're looking for a quick and engaging activity to keep kids entertained, making a paper watch is an excellent idea. Not only is it easy and fun, but it also provides an opportunity to teach kids about time. So, let's dive into this step-by-step tutorial and create a fabulous paper watch together!

Materials Required

Before we start, gather the following materials:

  • Color paper (two colors)
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Step 1: Making the Strap of the Paper Watch

Let's begin by creating the strap of the paper watch. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Take any color paper of your choice and cut a rectangle measuring 15cm x 8cm.
  2. Fold the paper in half and make a crease.
  3. Unfold the paper and apply glue inside.
  4. Fold it again and stick it together to secure the strap.
  5. Now, fold the paper in half once more and make another crease.
  6. Unfold the paper and apply glue inside to stick the folded part together.
  7. Ensure that it is firmly stuck.
  8. On one end of the strap, draw a V-shape. This will help us fasten the strap later.
  9. Cut along the V-shape to create the desired fastening design.

Step 2: Making the Dial of the Paper Watch – Flower Portion

Next, let's move on to the dial of the paper watch. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Take another color paper and cut a square measuring 6cm x 6cm.
  2. Fold the paper from bottom to top and make a crease.
  3. Now, fold the paper from left to right and make another crease.
  4. Keep the paper in the same position to ensure the correct folding order.
  5. Fold diagonally from one corner to another to create a small triangle.
  6. Fold again from one vertex to the opposite edge.
  7. Cut and trim the end of the paper to make it even.
  8. Open the folded paper to reveal a kite shape.
  9. Draw an arc on the kite shape and cut along the line to get a flower petal.
  10. Place the strap of the paper watch on the flower petal to mark its width.
  11. Draw two vertical lines on the petal at the marked width and cut along them.
  12. Insert the strap of the paper watch through the slits on the flower petal.

Step 3: Making the Dial of the Paper Watch

Now, it's time to create the dial of our paper watch. Follow these final steps:

  1. Cut a small circle for the center of the paper flower.
  2. Glue the circle to the center of the flower to secure it in place.
  3. Write the numbers from 1 to 12 inside the dial.
  4. Draw the minute and hour hands of the paper watch.
  5. And just like that, your easy paper watch is ready!

If you need further guidance, you can also refer to this video tutorial that demonstrates the process.

Now, get creative and make multiple paper watches with different times on each one. This will not only provide extra fun but also help teach children about the concept of second, minute, and hour hands.

Remember, Shill Art is all about expressing your creativity! So, have a blast creating your unique paper watches with the little ones.

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