The story of the parting of the Red Sea is so very visual, it’s difficult to resist the urge to curl paper and dive into creating a scene. This version has the depth that’s needed without the hundred strips of paper, so it shouldn’t flatten too easy on the trip home. Miriam heads up the crowd while Moses stands aloof, on a classic overhanging rock, watching the crowd move. While there is quite a bit of cutting, it’s simple to put together.
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some paper glue.
This template uses valley and mountain marks on it to help with folding.
Valley folds create a valley with the printed sides touching
Mountain folds create a mountain with the printed sides on the outside.
Cut out the pieces – I’d strongly recommend following the dotted lines round the crowd pieces.
Fold the base so you form a gully in the paper
Snip the waves along the middle of the lighter lines.
The waves attach to the main piece like this. Either attach them and then curl or curl once attached.
To curl the waves, rolling with fingers really is enough.
Alternatively, wrapping lightly round a pencil or by using a flat edge such as a ruler or scissors will also work.
Prepare the crowd pieces by folding the three supports and gluing each onto the crowd.
Place the crowd pieces along the pathway, gluing into position.
Fold and glue Miriam slightly to one side.
Fold the Moses piece and then gently curl the edge of the rock.
Attach the smallest tab to the corner of your scene.
Place glue on the second tab and glue to the inside of your waves.
If the children have problems with this curl, just fold the piece and stick flush to the waves.
Your scene is now complete.
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