Today let’s make a working yo-yo made from paper plates! Yo-yo’s are so fun, so why not try making one with interesting supplies, like paper plates! Kids of all ages will have a blast with this yo-yo craft that actually works. Make this workable yo-yo at home or in the classroom.
easy yo-yo paper plate craft for kids
Yo-yo’s are such cool toys, but I wanted to see if we can make one from paper plates! I went through my crafting bin and found some simple supplies that will be helpful!
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This yo-yo craft is really easy and fast to create! Kids will have so much fun making this and playing with their own self-made yo-yo’s!
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supplies for making yo-yo paper plate craft
- Two mini paper plates
- Red paint
- Toilet paper tube
- Long string of yarn
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
instructions needed for yo-yo paper plate craft
step 1
First, cut the toilet paper tube in half.
step 2
Next, paint the back of both paper plates red.
step 3
Then wrap some of the string around the middle of the cut tube, and tie it. Make sure that you wrap up some more afterword without tying it!
step 4
Glue on the paper plates on the edge of the toilet paper tube, make sure the white parts of the paper plate are on the inside.
the finished Yo-Yo craft
Your yo-yo is now finished and ready for play! From the side it looks like a simple circle with a string, but inside there is a secret…
Yep, your yo-yo actually works! Wind up the yarn or string and practice moving the paper plate sandwich up and down just like a regular yo-yo! You have made a giant yo-yo toy!
There is our adorable paper plate 3d yo-yo craft! Have fun making this with your little ones!
Active Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$5
Materials
- Two mini paper plates
- Red paint
- Toilet paper tube
- Long string of yarn
Instructions
1. Cut the toilet paper tube in half
2. Paint the back of both paper plates red
3. Wrap some of the string around the middle of the cut tube, and tie it. Make sure that you wrap up some more afterword without tying it
4. Glue on the paper plates on the edge of the toilet paper tube, make sure the white parts of the paper plate are on the inside
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How did your yo-yo’s end up? Let us know in the comments!
