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Cork Raft

With just a few simple materials, you can make a little raft and try floating it at bath time.

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What you need to make a cork raft

  • 3 corks
  • 2 elastic bands
  • 1 wooden skewer
  • Scrap of paper



How to make a small cork raft

  • Place the corks together along their lengths.
  • Use elastic bands to secure the corks together, making your raft base.
  • Cut a scrap of paper to make a sail.
  • Pierce a skewer through the scrap of paper and stick into the middle cork (adults should help with any piercing and sharp points)

Now it’s time to set sail.

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