Walnut Boats
Turn walnut shells into tiny boats with colourful handmade sails. This is a lovely little craft for making several boats at once, and children can have fun experimenting with colours, patterns, and the size of their sails. When they are finished, find a bowl, tray, or other shallow container of water and see which boats float best.
Time20-40 MinutesDifficultyMediumAdult InvolvementA Little Help
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