Recycled Robots
by May 17th, 2011 // Just for Fun, Sculptures
Recycled Robots
Before taking out our weekly recycling to the curb for trash day, my kid and I went through and picked out some great boxes and containers, exactly what we needed for our next super fun craft project. When I mentioned making robots to my kid, she went crazy…in a good way!
We decided to each make our own robots, so they could be friends. I put way too much time into thinking about mine and all the details I wanted to add, but had so much fun putting it all together. I even caught myself speaking “robot” one too many times.
My robot assistant, on the other hand, knew exactly what she wanted to make and was more than excited to get started. She began by having a “treasure hunt” around our house, finding all sorts of materials to add to her personal robot. Once her baggie was full of treasures, we selected some old food boxes and a couple toilet paper rolls to make the robot base. The skirt was totally her idea.
We covered most of the robot body parts with foil so all the shapes and sizes had a uniform look.
We used bottle caps and buttons for eyes and a few more pieces for the face.
We attached smaller foil-covered raisin boxes and an applesauce container for extra robot parts.
A little colored tape here and some rainbow dyed noodles there, hair on the top and a lot on the floor, a drinking straw necklace…and soon, Robot Lisa was created. According to my little crafter, Robot Lisa’s arms are straight so they are ready to hug.
This is definitely a fun recycled project to make with your kid! Now for the instructions…
Recycled Robots
Prep Time: 10 minutes Hands on Time: 30 minutes
Supplies:
Recycled Food Boxes and Containers
Toilet Paper and/or Paper Towel Rolls
Bottle caps
Aluminum Foil
Clear Tape
Craft Glue
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Colored Masking Tape
Any Materials you can find in your house (colored paper, noodles, buttons, straws, shredded paper, craft sticks)
Begin with a “treasure hunt” around your house to see what materials you have available to create your very own robot. We collected big and small objects in a baggie so we had a nice selection to build with. Next chose different size boxes and containers to work for your robot body parts. Tape closed all old food boxes so they are a secure shape. Cover the boxes, containers and toilet paper rolls with aluminum foil like you are wrapping a present. Hold foil in place with clear tape. Begin decorating your robot head or body. We used plastic bottle caps and buttons for eyes and other found objects for the face. Use craft glue or hot glue to adhere smaller boxes and containers onto the robot body. Once secure and dry, gently add robot buttons, and other individual objects. Lastly, attach the head and arms to the robot body by using the hot glue gun (This is an adult job. That glue is HOT!) and let dry completely. Robot hair and girl skirt with colored noodle embellishments are optional!
Luv these Robots!!! Great way to use your recyclables and treasures:))
This is really amazing! I am so impressed. For more lazy parents you have the option of buying a cardboard robot set from Mum et Moi http://www.mumetmoi.com/item/cardboard-toys/CL107 !
This is a great idea for school projects too. I love it. I might do something like this for the letter R at my daughters daycare.
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wow…thats is very creative and nice…i love it….very cute with little baby:)
Great activities this week! I love the idea of shape gamesthis is perfect for waiting at restaurants, dr offices, etc!
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