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Two pirate handprint crafts displayed with craft supplies like glue sticks, markers, scissors, and paper—fun pirate-themed art project for preschool and kindergarten kids.

Pirate Handprint Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Drying Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Set sail on a crafty adventure with this pirate handprint craft! Kids turn their handprint into a fun pirate with a bandana and eye patch.
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Author: Sam
Video
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Marker
  • Ruler
  • Pirate Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Trace your child’s hand on paper, cut it out, and paint the fingers and a small part of the upper palm. This will be the pirate's beard.
  • Once dry, position the handprint with the fingers down and glue the paper eye onto the upper section of the handprint, on one side.
  • Then glue the eye patch on the other side, opposite the eye.
  • Use a black marker to draw the eye patch strap across the face.
  • Next, draw a simple smile using a black marker just below the eyes.
  • Glue the bandana piece above the eyes.
  • Grab the pirate hat and glue it above the bandana.
  • Take the skull piece and glue it to the center of the pirate hat.