Grab our free printable 3D snowflake template below and follow the step by step instructions for a fun indoor winter craft for home or in the classroom.
HOW ARE SNOWFLAKES FORMED?
The structure of a snowflake can be found in just 6 water molecules that form a crystal. That means that snowflakes have 6 sides or 6 points to them.
The crystal begins with a tiny speck of dust or pollen which catches water vapor out of the air and eventually forms the simplest of snowflake shapes, a tiny hexagon called “diamond dust”. Then randomness takes over! See these snowflake videos!
More water molecules land and attach to the flake. Depending on the temperature and humidity, those simple hexagons give rise to seemingly infinite shapes. How amazing is that!
Create your own 6 sided 3D snowflake out of paper with our printable snowflake template below. It looks complicated but it is a lot easier than you think!
HOW TO MAKE A 3D PAPER SNOWFLAKE
SUPPLIES:
- 3D Snowflake template (below)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Stapler
- String for hanging
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Print out the 3D snowflake template.
STEP 2: Cut out each square in the snowflake template.
STEP 3: Begin folding the first square. Fold along the dotted lines so you end up with a small triangle with the straight lines facing up.
STEP 4: Now cut along the straight lines, being careful not to cut all the way through.
STEP 5: Unfold your square.
STEP 6: Lift the smallest center pieces and tape them together in a tube. (see photos).
STEP 7: Turn the paper over and do the same thing with the next set of pieces. Tape.
STEP 8: Turn the paper over again and repeat until all pieces are attached. Now you have one section of your snowflake!
STEP 9: Do the same steps for all six sides of your snowflake.
STEP 10: When all sides are complete, tape or staple the together to form one large snowflake! Add string and hang from a window or even on a Christmas tree!
Check out more DIY Christmas ornament crafts!
MORE FUN SNOWFLAKE ACTIVITIES
Here’s some more fun ideas for snowflake crafts and art projects for kids.
- Make a popsicle stick snowflake ornament.
- Learn how to draw a snowflake step by step.
- Use tape resist technique for simple preschool snowflake art.
- Create coffee filter snowflakes.
- Make this snow globe craft or even a DIY snow globe for kids.
- Snowflake coloring pages.
- Enjoy mindful art with a snowflake zentangle.
- Learn how to make a snowflake with these printable snowflake templates.
More Fun Winter Activities For Kids
- Indoor Activities For Kids
- Things To Do In The Snow
- Printable Winter Activity Sheets
- Winter Solstice Activities
- Winter Science Experiments
- Winter LEGO Building Ideas
- Winter Sensory Bins
Printable Winter Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with winter themed art!
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
