Build a Model Lighthouse
Lighthouses are amazing structures. For any avid model-builder, a lighthouse is a must for your collection. Even if you aren't really a fan of building models, you may find building a lighthouse enjoyable.
Steps
- Gather materials. See "Things You'll Need."
- Paint the oatmeal container.
- Some lighthouses are one solid color.
- Others have a stripe in the middle.
- You could always go with the classic swirly pattern lighthouse.
- Don't be afraid to get creative! If you want, you can make your lighthouse neon orange with purple polka dots!
- Some lighthouses are one solid color.
- Once the paint is dry, draw windows and a door on the lighthouse with a permanent marker.
- Crumple up the tissue paper into one big ball. This will be the light of the lighthouse.
- Put a dab of glue on the bottom of the ball.
- Place it onto the middle of the top (covered side) of the container.
- Press down on the ball to make sure it's glued on securely.
- Put some glue on the rim of the open side of your plastic container.
- Position it over the ball of tissue paper.
- Press down on it. Again, this is to make sure it stays on right.
Tips
- Try making a lighthouse model of a real lighthouse!
- Look at pictures of real lighthouses for inspiration.
Warnings
- Make sure the paint is completely dry before drawing the windows and doors!
Things You'll Need
- Glue
- An empty oatmeal container
- Scissors
- Paint
- A small, round plastic container
- Two to three inch squares of yellow, red, and orange tissue paper.
- A permanent marker
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