This DIY Toilet Paper Roll Goggles is kind of a big craft project with several steps but well worth it because these goggles are so much fun that even you’ll want a chance to wear them!
What You’ll Need
- paper
- toilet paper roll
- glue
- cellophane
- elastic string
- markers
- scissors
- sharpie
- transparent tape (optional)
Step 1: Draw Out the Shape of Your Goggles
With your sharpie, draw out the shapes of your goggles on the toilet paper roll. You’ll be able to draw out two on either end of the toilet paper roll.
Step 2: Cut the Shapes Out
Carefully cut the shapes out with your scissors.
Step 3: Create the Goggle Lenses
Now that you have your two shapes cut out, it’s time to cut out the lenses. Take your cellophane and cut out two squares or circles a little bigger than the hole of your shapes.
Step 4: Glue the Lenses on Your Goggles
Take one of the eyepieces and liberally spread glue around the end where your lens will go. Wrap the piece of cellophane around the hole and hold it until it starts to stick. Repeat with the other eyepiece and piece of cellophane.
TIP: Covering the hole with the cellophane gets a little tricky. This is where the transparent tape comes in handy. Either way, you’ll end up with these bubbly waves as shown in the photo below.
These can easily be held down flat with tape.
Step 5: Glue the Paper Over Your Goggles
Cut the piece of paper in fourths but you can set two squares aside as you’ll only need two squares for the project.
Liberally spread glue all over the outside of the toilet paper roll of one of the eyepieces.
Then, roll the paper square over it making sure the edge of the paper lines up with the edge of the lens.
Cut the excess paper off down to the shape of your eyepiece.
Repeat with other eyepieces.
Step 6: Cut Small Slits for String
With your scissors, cut small slits on the top of your eyepieces and the lower opposite side that will sit by your nose.
Step 7: Slip the String Through the Holes
You’ll be cutting two different sizes of string. Cut one string about 5 inches long. Cut the other string about 10 inches long. Take the longer string and string it through the two top holes. Tie knots on either end to secure the string in place. This is the piece you wrap around your head.
Now, take the smaller string and string it through the holes located at the lower end of the eyepiece.
This will act as your “nose piece”. Tie knots at either end to secure the string in place. At the end of it all, this string will be about a 1/2 inch long between the two eyepieces.
Cut any excess string off the ends.
Step 8: Color Your Cool Goggles
You may want to hand this step off to your child to dress it up. Markers are great. Fabric paint is fun for this too!
When your child is done decorating their goggles, they’re now ready to wear! I hope your child has a blast with his or her cool new accessory!
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Written by: Amanda Kearns
Amanda attended Columbia College Chicago where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. She happily accepted a job in the sunshine state of Florida, where she worked for many years blogging, editing, and managing mostly legal content. She now resides in South Carolina with her beautiful son and loving husband.
In her free time, Amanda loves to stay active whether it be at the gym, hiking, or throwing around a baseball. She’s also a big DIYer. In fact, much of the artwork and design elements in her house were created by her and she’s even made some of her own clothes!