How Do You Make A Piggy Bank Out Of Paper?

Earning money can be a lot more fun when your child makes his very own piggy bank. While some traditional homemade piggy banks are made from tin and aluminum cans, this easy and fun project lets your child make one from paper and a few other common household items. Half the fun is making the bank, and the other half is saving for something he really wants.

This project, designed for parents and kids to work on together, should result in many happy returns. Print a picture of a cartoon pig off the Internet. Having a picture guide will help your child visualize what the bank will look like when it is completed.

You might also find a picture you like in a picture book or magazine. This step is optional, but can be very helpful. Cover the table you will be working at with newspaper.

This is a messy project, so this is an important step. Tear strips of newspaper in 5-inch strips and place in a pile. Have at least 30 to 40 strips of paper ready to go.

You may need more or less depending on ... more.

Every child needs a piggy bank to learn about saving money. You don't have to go out and buy one either. Making one is easy and fun for both you and your child.

There are many ways in which you can make a piggy bank for a child. One was is to grab an old shoe-box and decorate it with them. Not only will they enjoy this, you will have a lot of fun making it.

You can give your piggy bank any theme that you and your child would want. If they are into Star Wars, you can make it into a space ship. If they are into Barbie, you can decorate it with Barbie stickers and glitter.

There are so many fun ideas for your bank. The first thing that you can do to make your piggy bank out of an old shoe box is to place a slot on the lid on top that will allow your money to go into the box. Next you can take wrapping paper and tape or glue it around your shoe box to add color.

You will also want to put decorative paper around the cover as well. Now you can decorate it with your child by using stickers, ... more.

Piggy banks are a popular way for people, especially children, to save their loose change. Despite the name "piggy bank," however, not all coin banks are shaped like pigs. They can be shaped similar to any animal or object, as long as the inside is hollow and there are places to insert and retrieve coins.

Piggy banks can be custom-made using clay, which can be a fun project that can also double as a lesson in saving money for children. Cover your work area with newspaper or paper towels to avoid getting clay on your work surface. Preheat the oven to the temperature designated by your clay's instructions.

Knead the clay until it is soft enough to work with. Some clays come already soft and may require little or no kneading. Blow up the balloon to the general size you would like your bank to be.

Begin applying a thin clay layer to the balloon. Apply a full layer evenly around the balloon; repeat until the clay is about a quarter to 1/2 inch thick. Cut a coin slot in the top of the bank ... more.

Milk jug piggy banks are a resourceful way to craft a bank that teaches children how to save money and handle their financial resources. Making a piggy bank out of a milk jug also helps recycle old plastic jugs to minimize impact on the local landfill. Remove the milk jug's cap and wash the milk jug thoroughly with warm water and dish detergent.

Allow to dry in a cool area outside of direct sunlight. Failing to wash and dry the milk jug thoroughly may result in an unpleasant smell and bacteria growth inside the homemade piggy bank. Replace the milk jug's cap.

Use the utility knife to cut the empty toilet paper rolls in half so that you have four short tubes. Lay the empty milk jug on its side in a horizontal position. Glue the tubes onto the long end of the milk jug.

These will form the piggy bank's feet and legs. Allow to dry thoroughly so that the legs are secure before moving the milk jug. Cut a 5 mm wide slit on the horizontal edge of the milk jug, opposite the end that has the ... more.

If you like doing both, you should make a piggy bank out of a Pringles can. I had actually discovered the idea when I was a child and my own piggy bank broke. Looking around my bedroom, I found a Pringles can and decided to get creative.

Show your creativity and learn how to make a piggy bank! If you didn't already do so, you'll need to eat all of the Pringles in the can before you can make a piggy bank. After wards, wrap and glue a pink piece of paper or fabric around the long end of the Pringles can.

This will be your pig's body. Let the body dry. Now, cut out 4 feet and a tail from another pink piece of paper or fabric to make a piggy bank out of the Pringles can.

Glue the feet in place where desired on the pink body you made earlier. Also, glue the pink tail on the end of the pig (opposite side of the can's opening). Let the feet and tail dry.

It's time to make the head of the piggy bank. Cut out 2 ears from the ... more.

Step 1 Glue fabric or paper around the "body" of the bottle. Cut piggy ears from the fabric or paper and glue them on as well. The lid of the bottle will be your piggy's snout.

And remember, this is a one-of-a-kind bank, so it doesn't necessarily need to be a piggy. Use your imagination. Step 2 Paint the empty thread spools any color you wish and then glue them to the body as your bank's four legs.

Step 3 Cut a shaggy tail, mane, or whatever you wish from the yarn and glue it to your piggy bank. Step 4 Glue the googly eyes onto your piggy bank's "face." Step 5 Using the knife or scissors, slice a slot in your piggy bank's back large enough for coins and folded dollars.

You won't need a hole to remove the money; all you will need to do is twist off the bank's nose. More.

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