Ahoy, crafty mateys! Sail into fun with our Pirate Ship Craft. Transform into a seafaring masterpiece. Perfect for kids of all ages!
This pirate ship paper plate craft is fun for Talk Like a Pirate Day in September or any day of the year.
Ahoy there! Hoist the anchor and get ready to set sail! Today we’re crafting our very own pirate ship on the high seas! This paper plate pirate ship that’s just perfect for all our little pirates out there.
Crafting isn't just about gluing pieces together and waiting for them to dry; it's about bringing imagination to life, learning through doing and having so much fun along the way. Our pirate ship craft is an absolute blast and a fantastic way to get the kids involved in a world of pirate adventures.
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Pirate Theme Crafts
Shiver me timbers! Our craft project today is sailing straight out of the tales of pirates, swashbuckling adventures, and hidden treasures. In the spirit of the pirate theme, we're turning ordinary paper plates and craft sticks into magnificent pirate ships that are ready to sail the seven seas!
Creating this pirate ship is all about having fun! Your kids will love bringing it to life with just a few simple craft supplies. And you’ll love that it is easy and cheap! Phew!
Plus, it’s also a great opportunity to teach young pirates about the pirate code and their world of adventure. I don’t know any kids who don’t just love all things, pirates! Most parents do too!
Once completed, the kids can play with the boats or you can display them on the kids’ art wall. Anyway, if you choose to use them, I promise they’ll be simple to make and the kids will love them.
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Easy Pirate Craft
Let’s get crafty! Can you just imagine me whipping out the glue guns while I say that? Because I feel like doing that on a regular.
This blog post is your treasure map to creating a fantastic pirate ship from simple materials. I’m all about simple materials! It’s also an easy craft perfect for a rainy day, a pirate-themed party, or whenever the kids are feeling adventurous. Or you are! Don’t leave yourself out of the crafting fun!
We’ll take everyday items like paper plates, popsicle sticks, and a little paint into a seaworthy vessel. All we need is your child’s imagination. So, gather your craft supplies, put on your pirate hats, and get ready to sail through this fun craft journey!
Simple Paper Plate Crafts
Sometimes I feel like I live in the world of paper plate crafts. It's amazing how a simple paper plate can turn into a cool pirate ship with creativity and a splash of paint. Our pirate ship is an easy, budget-friendly project that kids of all ages can enjoy, especially our younger children.
Using a paper plate as the ship's base, some popsicle sticks for the ship masts, and a little bit of crafty magic, we'll craft a ship worthy of the bravest pirate. We'll provide you with a printable template and step-by-step instructions to make the crafting process smooth sailing.
So, are you ready to sail away on a crafty adventure? Let's get started and make some pirate-themed magic together!
Pirate Ship Craft Supplies
- Paper Plate
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Colorful Craft Paper
- Acrylic Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Craft Glue
How to Make Easy Pirate Ship Craft
Start by downloading the free pirate ship template at the bottom of the post. Use scissors to cut out each of the pieces of the template.
Paper Plate Boat
Grab a paper plate. If it's similar to the pirate boat template, that would make it easier for young children to trace the template onto the paper plate.
Cut the paper plate in half.
Trace the ship template onto the paper plate and cut out the deck. Or simply cut a step out of the center of the ship.
Paint a stripe at the top of the ship with one color. We painted it a brown color.
Paint the rest of the ship. We painted it red and then added a few strokes of brown paint over it to give it a weathered look.
Pirate Ship Masts and Details
Cut each of the pirate ship templates out of white, brown, blue, and black paper.
Glue the skull bones diagonally onto the black flag. Then glue the pirate skull on top of the bones creating the pirate flag.
Next, glue the pirate flag to the top of the mast. The masts are the poles that come out of the ship and hold the sails.
*Note: You can also use a craft stick for the mast as well.
Glue a sail underneath the pirate flag on one mast and then two other sails on the other mast.
Next, glue the smaller circles onto each of the larger circles from the template. These will be the ship windows or portholes.
Glue the port holes to the side of the ship.
Next, glue the anchor to either the front of the ship or towards the back.
Lastly, glue the mast base to the back side of the center of the ship.
Viola, you have an awesome pirate ship!
Happy Crafting!
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Pirate Ship Craft
Ahoy, crafty mateys! Sail into fun with our Pirate Ship Craft. Transform into a seafaring masterpiece. Perfect for kids of all ages!
Materials
Tools
- Pencil
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
Instructions
Start by downloading the free pirate ship template at the bottom of the post. Use scissors to cut out each of the pieces of the template.
Grab a paper plate. If it's similar to the pirate boat template, that would make it easier for young children to trace the template onto the paper plate. 
Cut the paper plate in half. 
Trace the ship template onto the paper plate and cut out the deck. Or simply cut a step out of the center of the ship.- Paint a stripe at the top of the ship with one color. We painted it a brown color.
- Paint the rest of the ship. We painted it red and then added a few strokes of brown paint over it to give it a weathered look.
Cut each of the pirate ship templates out of white, brown, blue, and black paper.
Glue the skull bones diagonally onto the black flag. Then glue the pirate skull on top of the bones creating the pirate flag.- Next, glue the pirate flag to the top of the mast. The masts are the poles that come out of the ship and hold the sails.
- Glue a sail underneath the pirate flag on one mast and then two other sails on the other mast.
- Next, glue the smaller circles onto each of the larger circles from the template. These will be the ship windows or portholes.
- Glue the port holes to the side of the ship.
- Next, glue the anchor to either the front of the ship or towards the back.
Lastly, glue the mast base to the back side of the center of the ship. 
Viola, you have an awesome pirate ship!
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