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Zeus Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Contributed by Leanne Guenther
This is a fun and simple color, cut and paste paper craft that uses a toilet paper roll as a base to give it a
three dimensional effect.
In Greek mythology, Zeus is the ruler of Mount Olympus and god of the sky. The Olympian brothers
(Zeus, Poseidon and Hades) each received a weapon to battle the titans: Zeus received the lightning bolt,
Poseidon received the trident and Hades received the helmet of invisibility -- after they defeated the Titans
they drew lots to see who would rule what -- Zeus the sky, Poseidon the seas and Hades the underworld.
Materials:
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a toilet paper roll,
printer,
glue,
scissors,
something to color with,
a piece of paper
Instructions:
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Print out the template of choice.
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Color the pieces as appropriate and cut them out.
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Glue the large rectangular piece around the toilet paper roll (the bottom 1/3 is the legs, the top 2/3 is
his tunic.
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Glue the thin rectangle around the middle of the toilet paper roll (this is his belt).
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Fold the tabs on the feet and glue them inside the toilet paper roll to give it a three dimensional effect
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Glue the arms to the sides of the toilet paper roll.
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Glue the head onto the top of the toilet paper roll.
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Glue the lightning bolt into one of his hands.