Octopuses are sea creatures with bulging eyes and eight long arms. They're often found in warm, tropical waters.

 

This activity was created by Ciara, a member of the National Maritime Museum's Youth Collective. 

You will need:

Scissors, paper cup, paint, paint brush, Scissors, Google Eyes,3D paint or PVA glue

Scissors

A paper cup

Paint (any colour you want)

Paint brush

Scissors

Googly Eyes

3D paint or PVA glue

Step 1

Trim your paper cup to half or 1/3 of its size. This will form your octopus's body and tentacles

 

Paint the inside and outside of your cup whatever colour you want your octopus to be

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Step 2

Once it is dry, cut 1cm lines into the rim of your cup 1cm apart. Fold these out to create tentacles

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Step 3

Add your googly eyes resting just above the tentacles.

Using 3D paint or PVA glue, dab small blobs on the tentacles to mimic suckers

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Step 4

Now you have your completed octopus pal! Why not get some shells and blue fabric to create your own underwater scene?

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Congratulations!

Why not share your finished octopuses with us on social media!