Have you ever wanted to catch a leprechaun? Catching leprechauns isn't easy, but by making a leprechaun trap you just might catch those elusive leprechauns.
Making a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick's Day is a wonderful and creative project for kids and adults to do. It's not easy to catch a leprechaun, but it sure can be a lot of fun to try. What you need to do first in order to catch a leprechaun is to make a leprechaun trap. There is not a blueprint to making a leprechaun trap; all you need is your imagination and a few found objects, a couple of household items, and some art supplies.
Some Leprechaun Knowledge
What does a leprechaun look like and why are they so special? A leprechaun is an Irish fairy that looks like a little old man. He is about two feet tall and dresses like a shoemaker. A leprechaun's personality is described as distant and unfriendly. They live alone and pass the time by making shoes.
Leprechauns are so special because they also possess a hidden pot of gold. If you listen closely for the sound of their hammer, you just might be able to catch a leprechaun. If you do catch one, you can then try and force him to tell you where he has hidden his pot of gold, but be careful, he will surely try and trick you. If you take your eyes off of him for even less than a second he will go POOF! and vanish, and your hopes of finding his hidden pot of gold will vanish with him.
Suggested Items for Your Leprechaun Trap
- Shoebox
- Net
- Colored Markers
- Tin Foil
- Colored Construction Paper
- Paper Towel Rolls
- Any Empty Container
- String
- Pipe Cleaners
- Popsicle Sticks
- Paper Bag
- Stickers or Sequins
- Metal Clothes Hanger
- Some Coins
- Green Paint
- Glue
- Glitter
- Crayons
A great place to find many of these items is in your home's recycle bin.
How to Start Your Trap
A great way to start building your trap is to draw it out on a piece of paper first. Take all of the found objects, household items, and art supplies and spread them out onto a table. Being able to see what kind of items you have at your disposal to build your leprechaun trap will help get some ideas on what you can do and how it will look. Since there is no set blueprint on how to build a leprechaun trap, a simple drawn out sketch of your trap can go a long way to providing a picture of what you want your leprechaun trap to look like.
Time to Build Your Trap
After you have sketched out your leprechaun trap, now it's time to start making your trap. Since there is now blueprint on building a trap, here are some pictures of other traps that might inspire your own trap.
- The Shoebox Trap
- The Drop and Catch Trap
- The Hotel Trap
- The Super Shiny Trap
- The Oatmeal Container Trap
- The Popsicle Stick Cage Trap
- The Cigar Box Trap
Helpful Leprechaun Trapping Suggestions
Leprechauns are not easy to catch. Here are a few helpful hints on making your trap more effective.
- Leprechauns love things that are shiny. Coins and tin foil make great eye-catching trapping items.
- Rainbows are completely irresistible to leprechauns. If a leprechaun sees a rainbow, he is to put his pot of gold at the end of it.
- Leprechauns like sugary treats. Cookies and candies are great bait for your trap.
- Your trap should be well-camouflaged with lots and lots of green.
If you would like to learn more about St. Patrick's Day check out this article: 9 Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day for Preschoolers.
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