• Soap Turtle

    45 Minutes | All | Indoors

    An opportunity to make a turtle representing the endangered species that share the land with us humans.



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    Soap Turtle

    45 Minutes | All | Indoors
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    You will need

    • Bar of soap (green if possible!)
    • Carving tools (whatever you have – suggestions below)
    • Knife (normal dinner type)
    • Clay carving tools
    • Toothpicks

    Instructions

    1. Start by drawing out the general shape of the turtle onto your bar of soap
    2. Once happy with your general shape begin to make deeper cuts to make the turtle take shape
    3. Remove layers of the soap bit by bit
    4. Or if you are feeling bold cut away whole sections at once
    5. Make use of the depth of the soap bar to make it three dimensional
    6. Carve the shell design into the bar of soap
    7. Don’t forget to add the eyes and a little smile to complete your turtle!

    Safety

    • Always remain aware of your surroundings and follow local COVID-19 advice, including the Hands / Face / Space / Ventilation guidance.
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