Conker boats

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Conker boats Autumn Crafts: conker boats

Autumn is here and already the trees are dropping their leaves and conkers are all over the place. Don't leave them on the ground though: why not give conkers a new lease of life by making these little conker boats?  

This is a really activity which your whole family can have a go at ... watch the video to learn how !

 
Supplies
Tools
  • Knife
Materials
  • Horse-chestnut leaves
  • Conkers/ horse-chestnuts
  • Toothpicks
Directions
  • Cut the conker in two.
  • Cut the leaf into a sail shape.
  • Go through the sail from top to bottom with the toothpick.
  • Stick the toothpick into the center of the conker.
  • Ta da! Your boat is ready too set sail! Now you can make some more to build up a formidable fleet of boats.

 

Video

Available languages Conker boats Schiffe aus Kastanien Bateaux en châtaigne
 
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