Introduction

Want to know how to make a Plastic plate UFO? If yes, then continue reading this post.

By the way, who knows what a UFO is, after all? Some people believe that UFOs are spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrial visitors from other planets. Others have reported having been kidnapped by these strange floating ships. So, which of the two is correct?

Umm… It doesn’t matter which one is true. The thing that matters the most is that kids love watching UFOs. However, it’s hard to see them. But what if they can have a personal UFO? Yes, you heard it right.

By this post, kids can own their UFOs. It’s just that they can create one for themselves. And you know what the best part is? It is that you can make it by using plastic plates. Your amazing UFO is ready to fly in your garden space with just a few cuts.

Supplies

You’ll need only these things to make an appealing plastic plate UFO.

Tools

• Scissors

Materials

• Plastic plate
• Pencil
• Colors

Steps To Make A Plastic Plate UFO

Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have an amazing UFO to play in your garden.

Step 1: Take a plastic plate. Use a pencil and draw a small circle inside it. Make sure that the pencil mark is visible so that it’ll be easier to cut these marks later on.

Draw a circle

Step 2: Now divide the circle into sections and color the section (I’m using purple). It should be around 12.

Color one section

Step 3: Now divide the big circle into sections and color it with different colors.

Color with different colors

Step 4: Now, use scissors and cut the green one first. Make sure to fold it upward. Press and hold to secure its position.

Fold one section upward

Step 5: Then cut the other section. Fold it downward. Now you can attach a thread to it. Or, you can even play with it without attaching a thread.

Fold one section downward

Step 6: And here’s your plastic plate UFO.

Flying UFO

Recommendations

• Use sharp equipment carefully: Be careful while using the scissors etc., as they can cause serious cuts and injuries.

It looks amazing, right? Well, it is. Especially when you’re playing with it in your garden, you can even amaze your friends with this plastic toy. They will be surprised and want to learn the steps too. (And you can suggest this post to them)

So, hurry up and read this post again if something is not clear to you. I hope this post on making a plastic plate UFO would have helped you.

Saquib Siddiqui

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer and a content creator. He has special interest in science experiments and teaches the same to school and college students. He is also a technical lead at RUDE LABS PVT. LTD.