Making marshmallow and toothpick sculptures is a fun (and yummy!) construction project for kids of all ages!
Updated December 2022
We love to use toothpicks for construction projects with kids. And these marshmallow and toothpick sculptures are the perfect after-school project.
Pro tip: hard, stale marshmallows work better than soft ones, so if you remember, spread them out on a cookie sheet, and leave them out for a day or two, until they are nice and stale!
Simply connect the marshmallows and toothpicks to create the structure of your choice.
What starts off as a low-key sculpture-building activity soon becomes a lesson in building and geometry as you learn what shapes are the strongest and provide the most support (hint: triangles rule!).
Here’s a video showing even more Fabulous Toothpick Construction ideas for kids! And keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions of our fun with marshmallows and toothpicks.
Making Marshmallow and Toothpick Sculptures
MATERIALS
- Mini Marshmallows
- Toothpicks
- Pony beads (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Gather your materials
Lay out your marshmallows a day or two ahead of time, to allow them to get stale. Putting all of your materials on a tray helps to keep things contained.
- Construct!
Use the marshmallows to connect the toothpicks and build whatever structure you’d like. They can be simple or complicated.
- Add on
You can also add pony beads to your toothpicks. Or you can add gum drops and use food coloring to paint your marshmallows! These make festive builds!
Have you tried building with toothpicks yet? If not, we highly recommend it! And it’s a great activity for mixed ages.
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- Easy Cranberry and Toothpick Construction
- How to Make Cardboard Building Discs for Sculptures
- How to Make Easy 3D Sculptures with Buttons, Beads & Feathers
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