Coffee filter crafts are always fun art projects, and are great for kids of all ages. Watching the colours blend and change is so fascinating!
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How can I dry the coffee filter?
There are three options for drying the coffee filter (#3 is my favourite method):
What else can I use to dye the coffee filter?
You can also use liquid watercolor paint or watered down food colouring to colour the coffee filter. No need to spray the coffee filter with water afterwards if you use either of those options!
What if I don’t have a tongue depressor?
If you don’t have a tongue depressor or jumbo craft stick you can use a popsicle stick or clothespin instead. You could even cut a body shape out of brown construction paper!
This coffee filter turkey craft is a great way to keep the kids occupied during the Thanksgiving holiday. And you don’t have to stick with muted fall colours — try making a purple and blue turkey!
Here’s even more coffee filter craft ideas:
Coffee Filter Leaves
DIY Coffee Filter Spiderwebs
Coffee Filter Monsters
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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