Cork Ship in a Bottle Directions

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Equipment and Materials

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Markers

Materials

  • 3 corks
  • Tape
  • Thin twine
  • Sturdy toothpick
  • Construction paper
  • Large mason jar with lid
  • Decorative stones
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Line up the three corks side by side. Place a piece of tape across them to hold them together.
  2. Cut a piece of twine and tie it tightly around the corks.
  3. Tie two more pieces of twine in the spaces between the corks, forming an “X” pattern to secure the first piece of twine.
  4. Use the toothpick to make a small hole in the center cork. This will be for the mast.
  5. Cut a small triangle from the construction paper to make the sail.
  6. Decorate the sail with markers. Add Christian symbols, a Bible verse, or other designs.
  7. Punch two small holes in the sail using the toothpick. Slide the toothpick through these holes to attach the sail.
  8. Insert the toothpick mast into the hole in the center cork.
  9. Place some decorative stones at the bottom of the mason jar.
  10. Fill the jar with water, leaving enough room for the ship to float.
  11. Gently place the ship in the jar.
  12. Screw the lid onto the jar to seal it.

Notes and Variations

  • Safety: Be careful when using scissors and the toothpick, especially with younger children. Provide supervision as needed.
  • Decorations: Instead of stones, you can use sand or small shells in the jar for a different look.
  • Themed Crafts: Tie the craft to your lesson by writing words like “Faith,” “Hope,” or “Trust” on the sail.
  • No Water Option: If you don’t want to use water, the ship can simply sit on the decorative stones inside the jar.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/1426/cork-ship-in-a-bottle-craft/