This recycled jetpack craft is so much fun! Use items you have around the house to make this super awesome jetpack. This is the perfect craft for preschoolers and elementary aged kids. Plus, once you’re done crafting, it’s perfect for promoting pretend play.
How to Make a Recycled Jetpack Craft
Prepare for take off with this recycled craft! Kids are guaranteed some high flying fun when they make a jetpack with this project. Kids Activities Blog likes that this recycled materials craft because it does not require spray paint which can make the craft difficult to do indoors.
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Supplies Needed To Make A Recycled Craft
How To Make Your Very Own Jetpack Craft
Step 1
The first three steps are for the adult to do: Cut a square piece of corrugated cardboard approximately 8 inches by 8 inches. This is the base onto which you will staple the shoulder straps and tape the jets. It should be small enough not to be seen behind two soda bottles lying side-by-side.
Step 2
Cut two strips of felt, long enough to be shoulder straps so that your child can comfortably wear his jetpack. Make each strap approximately 1 inch wide.
Step 3
Staple these straps onto the top and bottom of the corrugated cardboard square.
Step 4
Now it’s time to get your child involved. Have him cut strips of tissue paper to be the flames. They don’t have to be over an inch wide and can vary in length. They can also be jagged on the bottom so that they look a bit more flame-like.
Step 5
Help him make two stacks out of these strips, fanning them out slightly. Staple each stack.
Step 6
Tear off two large pieces of aluminum foil and use one to cover each of the soda bottles, carefully fitting the foil to each bottle. Tape the long seam of the foil with small pieces of scotch tape.
Step 7
Use one long piece of painters tape to tape the soda bottle jets to the cardboard base.
Step 8
With smaller pieces of tape, fix the flames to the bottle lids.
Step 9
Now turn your child loose for some aerial fun.
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We love this cute recycled craft project! Did your child make a jetpack with these materials or perhaps were they inspired to make something else with the recycled materials? We’d love to hear about it. For more great kids activities, you may want to take a look at these ideas:
How did your jetpack turn out? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you.
