Roar into creativity with our 3D Printable Lion Craft – a modern twist on the classic toilet paper roll, bringing new life to a beloved art form.
Our 3D Lion Craft simplifies the process by providing a single template, eliminating the need for extensive tracing and cutting of extra papers – it’s also less wasteful which is great for environment!
Instead, children are encouraged to channel their creativity as they color in their lion design and skillfully cut, stick, and assemble all the elements.
This engaging activity not only allows for imaginative expression but also promotes the development of fine motor skills.
Delve deeper into our roar-some theme of lions and dive into the art of lion drawing with our How to Draw a Sunshine Lion or create an interactive masterpiece with a Moving Eyes Lion Craft. Expand the fun with Lion Paper Crafts and bring a touch of cuteness with our Sleepy Lion craft featuring a charming flowery mane.
How to Make the 3D Printable Lion Craft
The Printable Lion Craft is an ideal activity for preschoolers that offers an enriching crafting experience; fostering fine motor skills, creativity, cognitive abilities and self-confidence – all in a fun and enjoyable way!
- Fine Motor Skills: Our Lion craft promotes fine motor skill development as children engage in coloring, cutting, and assembling the craft elements. These activities require precision and control, helping children to enhance their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- The craft encourages creativity and imaginative play. Preschoolers can choose their own color combinations, adding a personal touch to their lion creation. This artistic freedom nurtures their creativity, self-expression, and decision-making skills.
- Engaging in this craft can boost confidence and self-esteem in preschoolers. As they see their completed lion come to life, they’ll feel a sense of accomplishment, which positively impacts their self-confidence and encourages further exploration of their artistic abilities.
Materials:
- Card Stock or Paper for Printing
- A Coloring Medium
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
Download the Lion Template:
TIP: Make sure the printer settings are set to ‘fit to page’ and will accept heavy weighted paper.
The 3D Lion template is available to members of the
Arty Crafty Kids club.
Members will need to log in to access the templates: https://www.artycraftykids.com/product/3d-standing-lion-craft-template/
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Watch the Step-by-Step to see how Lion Craft is made:
Let’s Make a Paper Roll Lion!
Step 1: Use a favorite medium to color in the lion template.
Encourage your Arty Crafty Kids to experiment with different shades of yellow and orange to add depth and dimension to the lion’s mane and body.
Step 2: Once the lion elements are colored in, carefully cut out the pieces.
Step 3: Apply a generous spread of glue along the long white flap on the body area.
Step 4: Curl the lion’s body around to the join the two ends and create a tube.
Step 5: Apply a spread of glue to the blank head area marked on the lion’s body.
Step 6: Affix the lion’s head to its body.
Step 7: Fold the flaps on each of the lion’s legs and apply a spread of glue.
Step 8: Affix all of the legs onto the lion’s body.
Step 9: Finally, affix to the tail to complete the lion craft!
With the 3D lion craft complete, it’s time for play and adventure.
This adorable lion is ready to roar into action and be the star of imaginative playtime. Children can bring their lion to life alongside a viewing of “The Lion King” or while reading their favorite lion-themed book, immersing themselves in the magical world of these magnificent creatures.
