How to make dinosaurs with cardboard

Cardboard dinosaurs are one of the most fun and creative crafts that you can do with your children for one of those free afternoons when they have nothing to do but you want to have a good time.

We are going to see, below, three different models to learn how to make dinosaurs with cardboard in an easy and entertaining way. Let's start!

How to make quick cardboard dinosaurs

Materials to learn how to make quick cardboard dinosaurs

• a sheet of cardboard
• Two cardboard cylinders of toilet paper
• A glue
• Scissors
• Some temperas
• some brushes
• some crazy eyes
• a black marker
• A pencil
• a small plate

Steps to learn how to make quick cardboard dinosaurs

• First, take the cardboard sheet and with the help of a small plate and a pencil draw a circle.
• Then, use the rest of the cardboard sheet to also draw the tail and head with the long neck of the dinosaur with the pencil.
• Now take the scissors and carefully cut out each of the pieces. Once you have them ready, separate them and save them for later.
• The next step will be to take the cardboard rolls of paper and mark a curved line towards the upper side. Later we will also cut it out with scissors to make the dinosaur's legs. Once you're done, make a small cut on each side of the cylinder with the scissors.
• Take the circle again and also make a small cut in the middle. Then fold the cardboard back on itself carefully.
• At this moment comes the most creative part. When you have all the pieces ready, it is your turn to color the dinosaur and make it pretty. Remember to apply all the details such as claws, scales or spots. This way you will be able to customize your dinosaur to the maximum.
• Grab the tempera paints of your favorite color and the brushes to apply color to the different cardboard pieces that make up the dinosaur.
• When the pieces are dry, assemble the dinosaur. The semicircle in the cylinders and the head and tail in the semicircle.
• To attach the tail and head, I advise you to use a little glue to better fix the pieces and prevent them from falling.
• Finally add the craft eyes to the head and a cute smile to the creature.

How to make dinosaurs with cardboard in 3D and easy

Materials to learn how to make dinosaurs with cardboard in 3D and easy

• a sheet of cardboard
• A pencil
• some brushes
• Acrylic paint in the colors you prefer
• Scissors

Steps to learn how to make dinosaurs with cardboard in 3D and easy

• First, take the cardboard sheet and draw the silhouette of the dinosaur you want with the help of a pencil.
• Next, take the scissors and carefully cut out the silhouette of the dinosaur.
• Use the remaining part of the cardboard to also draw the legs of the creature in the shape of an arch and with one foot on each side.
• Cut them out using scissors and make a small cut in the upper part of the arch to later assemble the legs to the dinosaur's body. Repeat this same step with the part of the animal's body, where the belly is. You will need two small cuts spaced close together to then add the legs.
• Then comes one of the most fun parts and that is painting the dinosaur. In this step you can give free rein to your imagination and color the dinosaur in the way you like best using a few tempera colors and some brushes.
• When you have all the dinosaur skin colored, let it dry. Later you can add details to make it more beautiful, such as stickers or glitter.
• Don't forget to paint the dinosaur's face, its claws and its spots to give it a little more realism.
• Finally, once the paint is dry it is time to assemble all the pieces. And ready! You would have finished your dinosaur with 3D cardboard quickly and easily.

How to make dinosaurs with cardboard and an egg cup

Materials to learn how to make dinosaurs with cardboard and an egg cup

• a sheet of cardboard
• A cardboard egg cup
• Scissors
• Some cardboard cylinders from some rolls of bathroom and kitchen paper
• some masking tape
• Some brushes and acrylic paint
• A little cold cola mixed with water
• A bowl
• Some toilet paper

Steps to learn how to make dinosaurs with cardboard and an egg cup

• First of all, to make the head and neck of the dinosaur, take the cardboard cylinder of kitchen paper and cut one of the ends with the help of scissors to create the head of the prehistoric animal. The rest of the cylinder will be used to make the neck.
• Then assemble these two pieces carefully and use the masking tape to hold them together. Next, cut out a strip of cardboard from the egg cup to stick it with more adhesive strip on the dinosaur's neck and in this way simulate the scales.
• Take the adhesive tape again to join the dinosaur's neck and head to its body this time. To make the trunk we will use a cardboard egg cup.
• Then grab some cardboard toilet paper cylinders and cut them in half or more than half to make the dinosaur's legs. The result must be as proportional and balanced as possible so that the dinosaur can stand upright.
• One trick is to put some weight on the back of the egg cup, where you will add the cardboard tail.
• Now we go to the most fun step of all, that of beautifying the dinosaur. First, mix some cold glue with water in a bowl and then use a brush to apply it to the dinosaur's body. Then gradually add the toilet paper over the tail until the entire dinosaur is covered.
• Once the craft is completely dry, you can use the brushes and tempera paints of your favorite colors to paint the dinosaur to your liking. You can add stickers, colored stones and other details to fully personalize this craft.
• Finally, remember to add the dinosaur's features with the help of a marker such as the snout, teeth or eyes.