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DIY Marble Maze

It's a-MAZE-ing! Create a DIY Marble Maze for game time at home using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Upcycled Shirt Box

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut paper towel roll into 7 equal sections.

  • Step 2

    Paint paper towel roll sections. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Roll Model Magic into ball approximately 1–2” in diameter. Dry overnight.

  • Step 4

    On bottom of upcycled shirt box, draw outline of curvy track with markers.

  • Step 5

    Color track with colored pencils.

  • Step 6

    Glue 6 paper towel roll sections to track, spaced out to create tunnels.

  • Step 7

    Glue final paper towel roll section to corner of box. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 8

    Mark “Start” and “Finish” of maze.

  • Step 9

    Place Model Magic ball at starting line. Pick up and lightly tilt box to maneuver ball along track and through tunnels.

  • Step 10

    When finished, place ball in corner tube for storage.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • If you don’t have a shirt box on hand, any box with short sides will work.
  • Add other details or scenery around the track with colored pencils.

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