In this master class, I will show several options - how to make a do-it-yourself paper rocket with step by step photos. The hero of a well-known Soviet comedy asks the audience the question: “Is there life on Mars?” And he himself answers it: "This is not known to science." A little more than 50 years have passed since the beginning of space exploration, but science has long answered this question in the negative. And as for distant galaxies, which even electron telescopes cannot look into, this question remains unanswered.

Children get their first knowledge about space, as a rule, from children's encyclopedias. After your child has developed general idea about astronomy, you can move on to mastering practical skills in game form. To do this, you will have to make a toy paper rocket with your son or daughter and launch it into the air. The process of creating such a paper craft is shown in this master class. See how to do it here.

DIY paper rocket

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For the manufacture of a rocket, we will prepare

    • a square sheet of colored paper;
    • glue stick.

For our rocket, we used a square of lilac paper. Fold it diagonally.

After that, it is required to bend the blank of the future rocket along another diagonal line.

The folds made allow us to fold our lilac square in the form of a double triangle.

The resulting blank from above should look like this.

We put it on the table again and continue to work on creating a rocket. For this right side fold the top layer to the middle line.

On the left side, you need to make a symmetrical fold. So we begin to form the outlines of the future rocket.

Let's turn our craft to the other side and perform the same steps (we bend the sides to the middle line).

We continue to build our paper rocket. To do this, the resulting triangles need to bend the sides to the middle as follows. Do it on the right side first.

Then we repeat similar folds on the left side of the blank of the future rocket.

Let's turn over paper craft on the other side and perform similar folds.

Just made folds must be fixed with glue. We do this on both sides of our craft.

We proceed to the design of the lower part of the rocket. To do this, the protruding lower corners must be bent as follows.

We repeat a similar fold on the left side.

Turning the rocket blank to the other side, repeat the folds of the lower corners.

Now it remains to straighten our craft, giving it volume. You can do this with your fingers inside. Our paper rocket is ready.

In order to launch it into the air, we need a cocktail tube. Gently insert it under the bottom of the rocket and blow. This will lift the rocket up some distance, the height of the lift will depend on the strength of the exhalation and the weight of the craft itself.

2 option how to make an origami rocket step by step

April 12 is celebrated as the Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics. For this holiday, together with the children, you can make crafts in the form of a rocket using the origami technique. Making it is very simple and interesting.

To make an origami rocket you will need:

      • a sheet of blue colored paper;
      • scissors;
      • markers.

Colored paper must be the same color on both sides. Therefore, if there is no double-sided paper, then you can simply glue 2 sheets of the same color with white sides to each other. It is not necessary to use blue paper, you can take a sheet of any color.

First we need to cut an even square. Therefore, we bend a sheet of paper diagonally. You shouldn't make too obvious a fold, we won't need this line later. It is only needed to form an even square.

Cut off the excess with scissors. Expand the square. We straighten the fold.

Now you need to fold the square in half. Swipe with your finger, forming a clear fold. Expanding. Now you need to take the right half and fold it over to the center crease we just made. That is, divide half the square in half.

Now we do the same with the second side. We bend to the center.

Smooth out the wrinkles well. And now we unfold the workpiece again. We got 4 equal parts. We take the right upper corner and fold to the center crease.

And the top left corner too. It is important here to bend evenly, as this will be the top of the rocket.

Now lift the right side and bend it to the very first crease on the left. We iron the crease.

And we bend it again, but only along the central fold line and back.

Now you need to do the same with the left side. We bend it to the right.

And bend its part back along the fold line. So we made the wings.

We turn the parts over and make vertical cuts from the bottom about 1 cm in length. We do them on both sides. We cut along the upper main part of the rocket.

Flip the item back. Bend the small triangles up. Thanks to them, the rocket will be able to stand on its own.

At both sides:

We take a black felt-tip pen or marker and draw 3 identical circles under each other on the rocket. These will be the windows. And on the wings of the rocket, we’ll just make 3 notches from the bottom.

This is how you can make an origami rocket out of paper very simply and quickly.

See another version of such a rocket.

3 options for space paper crafts

It is generally accepted that girls love crafting the most. But how to attract boys to create a variety of crafts? And technical topics, for example, dedicated to space, will help to captivate them. Invite your son to make a paper rocket. The process of creating such space crafts shown in our master class.

To make a rocket, a square sheet of paper is enough for us.

We fold the blank of the future rocket diagonally.

Then we bend the resulting triangle in half again.

Now this blank needs to be given the appearance of a double square. To do this, we straighten one corner, after which we give it a square shape.

We do the same with the other corner. So we got a double square. We have it open cuts down.

To create a rocket, let's start making folds. First, we perform them from the top side on the sides.

Turning the blank of the future rocket, you need to do the same.

Now, in place of the resulting folds, we need to perform internal folds. To do this, first we straighten the bent triangle, and then we form an inner fold from it.

So you need to do with the remaining three curved triangles.

After that, to form a rocket, we will make folds at the bottom of the workpiece. To do this, fold the sides from the bottom edge to the middle.

Then you need to bend the sides so that they are parallel to the central vertical line our craft.

We repeat similar actions on the remaining three sides of our workpiece.

We turn the layers of the future rocket a little so that it takes on the following form.

Now let's decorate the bottom of the rocket. To do this, we bend one of the corners to the side.

So you need to do with the other three lower corners.

After that, they also need to be bent down. We do all this with the formation of an internal fold.

This is how our craft looks at this stage.

It remains only to straighten its main part.

Our paper rocket is ready.

It is very important to cultivate respect and culture in our children. I consider it very right to widely celebrate the All-Russian Day of Cosmonautics, which takes place on April 12. It is inextricably linked with the name of the first earthling who flew beyond the orbit of the Earth, Yuri Gagarin.

And more importantly, this is our compatriot with you. For our children, this is authority, courage and courage. Therefore, in all kindergartens and schools on this day they hold a craft competition on this topic.

The first thing that comes to mind is a rocket and an astronaut. However, I have found for you a lot of original ideas on the theme of Space, let's start implementing them.

Need to start the most simple options, so consider what you can make with our preschoolers. With them we will use the most simple materials: paper, cardboard and plasticine.

For this rocket, you need to make blanks, because children of four years old are not yet very good at controlling scissors, so they need help cutting out the details.

My daughter just loves gluing rockets. We've already dedicated a whole album to them. For this purpose, specially bought self-adhesive paper. It is very bright and sticks easily.


The idea of ​​a martian from a balloon caught my eye. There is certainly nothing easier!

Also, the alien can be cardboard, and decorate the plate with sequins that stick well to PVA glue.

I propose to help ready template rockets and stretch plasticine over it with your fingers. To be able to use this picture many times, laminate it or paste it on both sides with wide adhesive tape.

Also use ready-made forms planets for the application, at the same time expand the horizons of the child, explaining to him that there are several planets, and we live on the one that is blue and is called the Earth.

I bring two step by step wizard class, how to evenly embed colored paper blanks.

And another template for cutting. All figures have a long tongue with a former base. This is the base you need to glue. Then you will get a three-dimensional application with a 3D effect.

Another idea made on a piece of cardboard wrapped in a trash bag. How to make such I gave detailed wizard Class.


More cutting patterns.


This flying machine can be assembled from cardboard.



Toilet rolls can be used to make cool simple rockets.


Or use glitter paper to decorate.


Now I will show you how to make such a rocket step by step.


You can combine crafts and postcards. And make the tail of the rocket out of threads of red, orange and yellow flowers that resemble flames.


Look at these templates, it immediately comes to mind that there are also moon rovers, satellites and the planet Moon itself, how many options for creativity at once. Or you can simply cut out these figures and stick them on blue or black cardboard.


Also, just give your child a coloring book on the theme of Space and keep it as a keepsake.

Any of these coloring pages can be used as a template to make plasticine crafts, stained glass paints or cereal! you just need to fill the space between the lines with the selected material.

For example, my child and I love to stretch plasticine with our fingers. And for this, a coloring with large pictures was specially bought.

By the way, buy soft plasticine for these purposes!

Crafts for April 12 for schoolchildren

For students, the requirements are more complicated. But on the other hand, it is much easier for them than for babies, because the number of materials that they can use increases.

For example, make gingerbread on the theme of the Cosmos in the form of a comet, planets, flying saucer. Can you substitute gingerbread salt dough. And also after baking, paint it with colored glaze. How to cook it is well described by my colleague https://azbyka-vkysa.ru/vozdushnyj-pasxalnyj-kulich.html


Or use cotton pads. They can be colored and passed off as the planets of the solar system.


Also very painstaking work for those who love to embroider with beads. It can be replaced with glass beads, sequins, or even use the cross-stitch technique.


Here is an example of how to replace beads with buttons.

First graders can be offered to make a rocket from a cardboard roll.

Or such an option with a passenger)))

How to make a rocket that has a base is shown in the instructions. Everything is very detailed and the child himself will be able to repeat all the steps.

You can cut the stand according to this pattern.


How do you like the idea bulk crafts? When the whole Cosmodrome is looking at you, maybe Baikonur itself?


You can make crafts on a stick. We need barbecue skewers. For the tail, use corrugated paper or napkins.

A cocktail stick is also great.

Use two pieces to hide the tube attachment point.


You can create a whole composition of crafts using this technique. By the way, you can put them in a glass with semolina, sugar or salt. The grains and spices will keep the chopsticks from moving and tilting.

Glue the planet out of papier-mâché.


Older children also work with plasticine. But they already use complex techniques for working with flagella and forms.

Another great piece of plasticine. Look, the whole sky is made of these same flagella.

And here is our daughter and my favorite plasticine stretching technique. It is suitable for children of all ages.


Teachers will also like cardboard hangers with passengers inside and thread tails.

If you like to use unusual materials I advise you to take pasta. What do they do with them! Even the balls are pasted over, as we did with threads and PVA glue. Or they create beautiful decoration for work.


Felt is also suitable for creativity. It is easily glued transparent super glue. Products are made from it according to the same patterns as paper applications, so this fabric keeps its shape perfectly and has a thickness that is convenient for work.

In fabric stores you will be offered many shades and different thickness sheets of this material. There is plenty to choose from.


But according to these patterns, you can assemble an astronaut, a saucer and a rocket.

They need to be transferred to paper, and then to felt.

Make a fabric applique out of it.


This template will do.


Or this is not at all simple, but a super-duper photo frame with the image of children.


By the way, about the photo! They also have some very original ideas. For example, to portray a child as an astronaut.

Or use this angle. You can also stick photos of friends or classmates on each planet.


A paper helmet will help you feel like an astronaut.


It can be made thicker and more realistic using the papier-mâché technique.

To do this, inflate the ball, a newspaper is applied to it, abundantly moistened with a paste. This is how many layers are made. Then, after drying, the ball bursts and gently peels off from the structure. The final layer is always made of white paper so that you can beautifully decorate the craft.

from sponges and polyurethane foam you can cut out such balls and assemble them into a small copy of the solar system.

I think original idea this wreath with stars, planets and an astronaut. The figures can be cut out from the colorings presented above.


For home use make a jet engine out of plastic crafts with your son.

An even more serious version of the space composition, which can be made from salt dough, plasticine and even clay.


Saturn from a plastic ball and disk will conquer any teacher!



Such balls are sold in floristry stores. We made a similar one from polyurethane foam. We poured it into the layout, dried it and cut out the shape we needed with a clerical knife.


The junction will be fixed with a toothpick.


Volumetric application will also appeal to everyone.


All its zest is in the paper spiral that holds the plane or rocket.


Enough complex idea from paper pieces. Here it is important to observe color scheme and the shape of all objects. It can take quite a lot of time, but it looks very grown-up.


More options for simple rockets in different colors.


And now I'll show you how to conquer all classmates and teachers! We need to make something big, like a growth rocket!

V assembly hall it can be used as decoration and decor, as well as as a photo zone.

Or you can leave it at home, let your son be happy.

Here is a variant of the exhibition samples.

It’s not a shame to put forward such a rocket for the competition, but we’ll talk about this later.

Step-by-step origami rocket master class?

Origami allows you to create independent paper objects without the use of scissors and glue. Often one A4 sheet is enough for them. And there are a lot of rocket options, there are those that stand on their tails, and there are those that are used for voluminous applications.


The simplest version of the rocket is made in three minutes.

After you find the middle of the sheet along the length, you need to roll both upper corners towards it.


Then we form the body.

And side pieces. Turning the edge out.

We repeat the same for the second side.

I will also give step by step diagram, which is supported by the upper master class.

The origami base can be supplemented with paper tubes.


There is a modular origami technique, when a picture or a figure is assembled from many small parts of the same size. Here is an example of this technique.


Of course, it will not work out quickly, but the skill of the hands will develop.

And, of course, you need to see how a complex craft is made.

Be patient and repeat all the steps shown with the child. Perhaps he is your future engineer, or designer!

We make a rocket from plastic bottles and junk material

Increasingly gaining popularity. They are used by summer residents to decorate their site and from them they make homework for school.

For example, using different volumes, you can make such an instance.


Or you have disposable tableware left at home, then you can use it almost for its intended purpose. Replace the plastic plate with a flying one for the alien.


Or transform a bottle of rinse aid into a flying machine, and even with a photograph of an astronaut.

From ice cream sticks plastic container and boxes of processed cheese can also make a cool plate.


And make radar out of wire.

Another idea from disposable tableware.


And when there is whole bottle from Fanta and some cardboard, assemble a very realistic model.

Aliens can be made from wire and eggs from Kinder.

Old discs will also come in handy.


This option generally deserves all praise. That's really people tried and captured the name of the missile "Mir" and raised our country.

I think you are inspired by these simple crafts, so let's look at how to make them step by step.


You need to cut off the bottom of the bottle, and cut out the porthole.


A cone can be made using this technique, when a circle is made with one cut to the middle and the edge is superimposed on the adjacent side.

We paint all the cardboard parts and the bottle body itself.


For gluing, it is better to use hot glue, so all parts will be better fixed.

Ideas for the competition by April 12

Of course, in every educational institution all sorts of competitions are arranged and children are obliged to participate in them. But not all works are then taken to the exhibition. Let's take a look at the options that deserve close attention to yourself.


For elementary grades, choose a cardboard rocket.


For adults, offer to make a whole composition with elements of the Cosmos.


It is made on the basis of a cardboard box, which is painted blue or black from the inside. And all the prepared elements are attracted to its top on the fishing line.


I specially picked up a lot of photos, made in one idea, so that you can see it better.


You can hang any content in the style of the Cosmos: planets, stars, comets, rockets, astronauts, etc.


I also really liked the voluminous idea of ​​the parade of planets.

It is glued together in layers, in which a smaller circle is cut out.

This is what the workpiece looks like.


Sheet with a circle cut out large diameter, is placed first, the rest go in order of decreasing diameter.


I would also take a plasticine idea to the exhibition, which is very carefully executed and quite laborious.


An option on how to make craters on the surface of the moon.

Well, remember about the growth rocket, which can also be submitted to the competition. after all, at such events they love big crafts.

I am finishing for today. If you have any other ideas, please describe them in the comments below the article.

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Do-it-yourself materials for assembling a space rocket from ordinary cardboard

  • rolls off toilet paper;
  • white cardboard;
  • thin colored paper(yellow, red);
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  • scissors;
  • paper tape;
  • red and silver paint;
  • astronaut figurine.

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List of materials for making a flying rocket from a plastic bottle

  • plastic bottle;
  • sheet of plastic;
  • foam tube;
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  • stationery knife, scissors;
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  • thin hose.

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Flying saucer made of paper utensils

Interest in UFOs arose a long time ago, so any child will be interested in making a flying saucer, which he often saw in films and cartoons. The easiest way to do this craft is from plastic or paper. different sizes.

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A flying saucer made of and halves of a large egg from Kinder Surprise will look original. You can even use part of a plastic egg, it will be much more convenient to glue it than a large half. Don't forget to decorate your craft.

DIY space station

From rolls of toilet paper and towels, you can either ship, but a whole space station. To do this, you will need plastic bottles, double-sided tape, spray paint, plastic plates or bowls, acrylic paints. Consider design and dimensions first future station. Then prepare everything necessary materials and tools. The parts can be glued together with adhesive tape or hot glue. Make the base of the station from a 1.5 or 2 liter bottle. beautiful stand obtained from disposable plates or vessels, which will need to be turned over and placed on top of each other.

Attach one long towel roll to the bottle and 6 small ones at the bottom. Small parts from old toys can be useful to you in making a space station with your own hands. After you have completely assembled the craft, you can start painting. First, use spray paint, and then apply a pattern or some kind of pattern with acrylics. Such a craft will definitely win at the exhibition of space works.

If your craft consists of a small amount small items, then instead of paint, you can use ordinary foil, which completely covers the craft.

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From an ordinary cardboard roll, which most often ends up in the trash after use, it is easy to make a real space rocket. To do this, take a roll and a piece corrugated cardboard. After that, make 4 cuts on the roll up to 5 cm deep and twist them so that you get a cone. This will be the top of the rocket. Glue it tightly with PVA.



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If your child is excited about robots, it is not necessary to buy a ready-made toy in the store. Try to make a beautiful robot with your own hands. This does not require any specific knowledge and skills. You can use ordinary cardboard boxes of different sizes and toilet paper rolls. metallic effect give a fake with foil.

All children, as they grow up, understand that saving money is great. Therefore, I want to offer you an idea on how to make a piggy bank out of plastic bottle. This is a very fun and exciting activity. Let's Make a Piggy Bank Rocket!

We will need:

Cut out a circle from blue cardboard and fold in half and cut into two halves. Bend the flat part by 2 mm. Cut the semicircle into small segments. Then bend it. Fold the semicircle into a cone, glue the sides with glue. The cut segments should look inside the cone. Apply glue to the cork of the bottle, glue the cone - this is the top of the rocket.

Cut out four circles from cardboard: three are identical small ones, and the fourth is twice as large. Three - glue the bottles on the body - these will be the portholes. Cut the fourth in half, then in half again. Make wings out of quarters.

Circle the portholes with a marker. Draw some details on the body of the rocket. Use a scalpel or clerical knife to cut a hole - a coin acceptor.

That's all! Piggy bank rocket is ready!