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Octopus Crafts Using Styrofoam Balls
Styrofoam balls are a great material for octopus crafts for kids. They are easy to work with and can be decorated in many different ways. You can paint them, glue on googly eyes, and add other details to make them look like real octopuses. These crafts are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
Octopus crafts are a fun and easy way to add a little bit of personality to any room. And what could be more fun than using Styrofoam balls to make them? Simply paint the balls to look like octopuses, add some googly eyes, and you’re done! These crafts are perfect for kids and adults alike. Octopus crafts are a fun and easy way to add a splash of color and personality to your home décor. There are endless possibilities for octopus crafts, so get creative and have fun!
DIY Octopus Crafts With Styrofoam Balls
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Let’s Make A Cute Styrofoam Ball Octopus Craft

Image Source/Tutorial: Factory Direct Craft
Materials Required:
- Purple craft foam sheet
- Styrofoam ball
- Acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Google eyes
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Sequins
Procedure:
- Paint the Styrofoam ball purple.
- Then, set the ball to dry for 10 minutes.
- Take the purple craft paper and make the octopus with eight legs.
- Glue sequins in each leg.
- Then, glue the googly eye on the foam ball and glue it into the craft.
The styrofoam octopus craft is ready in just 10-12 minutes. Also, the materials that are used in this craft are friendly for you all. Ask your child to make this type of craft in his/her free time. This can be made by a 5-year age group.
Styrofoam Ball Octopus Craft Idea With Paper

Image Source/Tutorial: Crafty Morning
Materials Required:
- Styrofoam ball
- Acrylic paint
- Sequins
- Googly eye
- Purple craft
- Hot glue gun
- Scissor
- Paintbrush
Start this craft by coloring the styrofoam ball with purple color and setting it to dry for 7-10 minutes. Then, take a purple craft paper and cut it into an octopus shape. Glue the two to three sequins to the legs of the octopus. Then, take the head of the octopus, i.e., the styrofoam ball, and glue the googly eye in the center of the ball. Lastly, attach the styrofoam ball in the middle of the craft. This is an easy craft to make in your free time. It takes only 10-12 minutes. This can be made by 5 or 6 an above year of age group people.
Easy-To-Make Styrofoam Octopus Craft Idea For Kids
Materials Required:
- Styrofoam ball
- Color spray
- Eight popsicle sticks
- Acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Hot glue gun
- Marker
- Craft paper
- Craft paper
This is an easy-to-make styrofoam craft for kids. or can also ask your child to make this craft at home. Firstly, take a pink color spray and spray it on the styrofoam ball. Now, color the sticks with red color and allow them to dry for five minutes. Once the stick gets dry, make a half-moon with a marker on each popsicle stick. Then, insert each popsicle stick in the base of the styrofoam ball. Make an eye with the painting color and mark, or you can use the craft paper too. Lastly, attach noise in the middle of the ball by rolling the craft paper and gluing it. This budget-friendly craft is ready in just 15 minutes.
Make A Beautiful Purple Octopus Craft Using Styrofoam Balls & Pipe Cleaners

Image Source/Tutorial: Farm Wife Crafts
Materials Required:
- Styrofoam ball
- Blue pipe cleaner
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Googly eye
Start making the craft by painting the purple color on a Styrofoam ball with purple color. Allow them to dry for 10 minutes. Attach and push the purple pile cleaner to the bottom of the styrofoam ball for the octopus legs. Lastly, glue the googly eye in the craft. By using three materials, this octopus craft is ready in just 12-15 minutes. Encourage your child to make these types of crafts in his/her free time, and you can also join them. You will have fun making this craft.
Easy-Peasy Octopus Beading Craft Idea With Styrofoam Ball

Image Source/Tutorial: Grandkids Make Life Grand
Materials Required:
- Yarn
- Styrofoam ball
- Googly eye
- Hot glue gun
- Scissor
- Neddle
- Thread
Wrap the yarn in a large loop by using a hand, table, or chair. Put the styrofoam ball inside the yarn and use string to tie a double knot on the ball. Now make the eight legs with the yarn. Tie a braid with the string for legs. Then, glue the googly eye in the middle of the styrofoam ball. This easy braided octopus yarn is ready in just 15-20 minutes. You can also try this craft by using home-available materials. Ask your child to make this octopus craft at home. Kids have fun while making this craft.
Braided Octopus Yarn Craft Idea With Styrofoam Ball

Image Source/Tutorial: Â The Craft Site
Materials Required:
- Yarn
- Styrofoam ball
- Round beads
- Scrap of felt
- Hot glue gun
- Scissor
- Neddle
- Thread
Wrap the yarn in a large loop by using a hand, table, or chair. Now, take the string of the yarn and double knot it tightly, and trim the extra string. Put the styrofoam ball inside the yarn and use another string to tie the ball. Now, cut the string with scissors for the hairs. Now make the eight legs with the yarn. Tie a braid with the string for legs. Then, cut a small circle from the felt and attach the same color beads on it. Hot glue the eye on the craft. Braided octopus yarn is ready in just 15-20 minutes. You can also try this craft by using home-available materials.
Beautiful Styrofoam Octopus Craft Idea With Paper
Materials required:
- Styrofoam ball
- Painting brush
- Acrylic color
- Googly eye
- Popsicle sticks
- Hot glue gun
- Craft paper
- Scissor
- Round beads
Take three styrofoam balls and color them with three different colors, and let them dry for a minute. Now take the same color craft paper, or you can paint the same color as paint for styrofoam. Now, glue the paper to the popsicle stick. Then, take a round bead and glue it into the popsicle stick. Now, push popsicle sticks for legs into the bottom of the styrofoam ball. Then, glue the googly eye in the middle of the styrofoam ball. This easy-peasy octopus craft is ready in just 10-15 minutes. Ask your friends to make this craft with you and have fun while making it. This is budget-friendly for you all.
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FAQs
What crafts can you make with Styrofoam balls?
There are many different crafts that can be made with Styrofoam balls. Some examples include ornaments, wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces. Styrofoam balls are also often used as a base for other crafts, such as flowers or other decorations.
What can I use instead of a Styrofoam ball?
Many different materials can be used instead of a Styrofoam ball. Some common substitutes include plastic balls, ping-pong balls, wiffle balls, and even tennis balls. Each of these options has its unique benefits and drawbacks, so it is important to select the right one for the specific project or activity.
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