Butterfly plate life cycle Share this page: Discover the steps needed for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, using Glitter Glue and Hobby Craft Glue What you will need Bostik Hobby Craft Glue Printed template (2.77 MB) Bostik Glitter Glue Pom Poms Coloured Paper Scissors Instructions Step 1: Ready template Print out the life cycle template from the attached PDF… or draw your own! Step 2: Make a leaf Cut out a small leaf from your green construction paper and draw lines with a black pen. Step 3: Stage 1 Tear a cotton ball into smaller sections and stick on the leaf to create eggs. Glue your creation onto STAGE 1 of the template. Step 4: Stage 2 Glue colourful pom poms in a squiggly line on the STAGE 2 section to create your caterpillar. Step 5: Create branch Draw a small twig onto the STAGE 3 section. Step 6: Stage 3 Cut a 3cm square of tissue paper and twist it at both ends to form the cocoon. Glue onto the twig. Step 7: Stage 4 Cut out butterfly shape and paste onto STAGE 4 of your template. Step 8: Create butterfly Decorate with glitter glue and create the antennae. Where to buy Hobby Craft PVA Glue Where to buy Related products HOBBY CRAFT PVA GLUE Multi-purpose PVA More details Discover Create Products Product Finder See all products Share this page: