Glitter Seahorse Scene

Did you know that Seahorses are a type of fish, and there are over 50 different types of seahorse? Dive under the sea to make this fun glitter seahorse with our printable template to create a splashing underwater scene!
printDownload TemplateMaterials
Friendship Thread
Glitter
Paint
Sponge Dabber
Paint Brush
Canvas
Green Fuzzy Sticks
Scissors
Glue
Instructions
Step 1.
Gather your materials. For this project you will need the seahorse template, friendship thread, glitter, glue, scissors, tape, and paint.

Step 1.
Gather your materials. For this project you will need the seahorse template, friendship thread, glitter, glue, scissors, tape, and paint.
Step 2.
Print and cut out the downloadable template of a seahorse shape. Temporarily tape it to your canvas.

Step 2.
Print and cut out the downloadable template of a seahorse shape. Temporarily tape it to your canvas.
Step 3.
Trace around the template using glue, then immediately pick up the template and set aside.

Step 3.
Trace around the template using glue, then immediately pick up the template and set aside.
Step 4.
Begin placing friendship thread down on the glue outline.

Step 4.
Begin placing friendship thread down on the glue outline.
Step 5.
Cut the friendship thread to create the shapes of the outline as you go while placing it along the glue lines. Then let dry completely.

Step 5.
Cut the friendship thread to create the shapes of the outline as you go while placing it along the glue lines. Then let dry completely.
Step 6.
Once the thread is dry and adhered to the canvas, you can begin filling the seahorse in with glue.

Step 6.
Once the thread is dry and adhered to the canvas, you can begin filling the seahorse in with glue.
Step 7.
Sprinkle glitter over the entire are of glue.

Step 7.
Sprinkle glitter over the entire are of glue.
Step 8.
Shake off any excess glitter and allow to dry completely.

Step 8.
Shake off any excess glitter and allow to dry completely.
Step 9.
Use a sponge dabber to paint one blue layer of bubbly under sea water.

Step 9.
Use a sponge dabber to paint one blue layer of bubbly under sea water.
Step 10.
Layer on turquoise paint with the dabber.

Step 10.
Layer on turquoise paint with the dabber.
Step 11.
Use a small paint brush to layer both colors of paint along the edges of your seahorse.

Step 11.
Use a small paint brush to layer both colors of paint along the edges of your seahorse.
Step 12.
Once you have painted all around your seahorse, allow to dry.

Step 12.
Once you have painted all around your seahorse, allow to dry.
Step 13.
While your paint is drying, create seaweed out of green fuzzy sticks!

Step 13.
While your paint is drying, create seaweed out of green fuzzy sticks!
Step 14.
Use scissors to cut different sizes of seaweed. Bend the fuzzy sticks back and forth to make them look like they are moving in the water!

Step 14.
Use scissors to cut different sizes of seaweed. Bend the fuzzy sticks back and forth to make them look like they are moving in the water!
Step 15.
Once the paint is dry, glue your seaweed to the bottom of the canvas. Your underwater seahorse scene is now complete!

Step 15.
Once the paint is dry, glue your seaweed to the bottom of the canvas. Your underwater seahorse scene is now complete!