STEAM: Make a Chomping Shark
All levels | 27 min 45 sec
STEAM: Make a Chomping Shark
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Taught by Jamie Hudson
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Turn a regular clothespin into an amazing chomping shark with scientist and crafter Jamie Hudson. This is a fun project for the whole family to construct using the Cricut Maker to cut out your shark shapes. Then, assemble and paint your shark in your favorite colors. With this quick craft, you'll not only have a new googley-eyed friend to chomp on your finger or hang your laundry, but you'll also learn some scientific principles - like bite force - in a creative and engaging way.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Cricut Maker with knife blade and rotary blade
  • Computer or mobile device to access Design Space
  • Light grip mat and strong grip mat
  • Basswood for Cricut
  • Standard spring clothespin
  • Acrylic paint in blue, silver, and red
  • Paint brushes
  • White felt
  • Super glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Marker
  • Artist tape
  • Scrap paper
  • Optional: X-acto knife
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Learn how to:
  • Make a chomping shark out of wood and a clothespin
  • Cut basswood with a Cricut
  • Use Cricut Design Space software

What you'll get:
  • Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make a chomping chark
  • Three HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list and SVG cutting file
  • Step-by-step instructions by scientist and crafter Jamie Hudson
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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STEAM: Make a Chomping Shark Reviews
37 users recommended this class to a friend
Courtney Klueh
I've had so much trouble with the cricut part of this project. I haven't even gotten to the rest. The blade keeps getting stuck. The first time, I followed the directions to clear debris and continue. I think it was a little off when it started cutting again and snapped the blade of the knife on the 4th round. After that, if the blade got stuck, I cancelled and started with a fresh piece of basswood. On the 5th piece I tried to cut, at 50% it started to cut the mat. I'm a beginner, so this may be too difficult for me. I'm going to try with a different material as I was hoping to do this with several children and don't want to disappoint. Wish me luck.
More than 3 months ago
 
Amanda Black
Loved this!
More than 3 months ago
 
Labby Windokun
This is so cool
More than 3 months ago