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Build the snail step by step
Step 1: lay the body
Lay two planks flat, end to end, then one angled plank at each end, tipped upwards.
Step 2: raise the neck
On the left, build the neck: two nearly upright planks side by side, and a third at an angle to join it to the body.
Step 3: add the antennae
At the top of the neck, lay two planks spreading into a V. These are your snail’s antennae.
Step 4: coil the shell
Lay eleven planks end to end, turning from the wide outer loop towards the centre. Your spiral shell is finished!
Frequently asked questions
It takes 20: 4 for the body, 3 for the neck, 2 for the antennae and 11 for the shell.
Always turn the same way and start each plank at the end of the one before. No need to be very precise: the overall shape is what counts.
Yes! Use green Kapla for the body, neck and antennae, and keep natural wood planks for the shell.
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