Handcraft for children

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: June 6, 2018
How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin

Do you want to learn how to reuse old materials? In this article we show you how to make an airplane with an old clothespin or peg . It is a quick and easy craft to do that requires little material. Kids will really like this activity and you're teaching them how to recycle and make toys with recycled materials.

You'll need:
  • old peg
  • Blue and white paint
  • Blue Card
  • Glue
  • Scissors
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Steps to follow:
1

Disassemble the peg and paint both sides blue.

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin - Step 1
2

Paint the details you want the plane to have. In the example the aeroplane has painted windows.

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin - Step 2
3

Copy on cardboard the wings and tail of the plane. Cut out the pieces.

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin - Step 3
4

Put glue on the two sides of the peg

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin - Step 4
5

Put the pieces of cardboard (wings and tail of the plane) between the two parts of the peg. Hold down the pieces to make them stick, that's all there is to it, you're aeroplane made with a peg is finished!

Making crafts with recycled materials is economical and fun! Find out how to make a toy parachute, a toy blowgun, and other simple toys using recycled materials.

How to make an aeroplane from a peg or clothespin - Step 5

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Tips
  • Try creating different planes by changing the colour and details of the aircraft.

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