How to Make a Dinosaur Tail

How to Make a Dinosaur Tail.

A dinosaur tail can be used in a Halloween costume or be a new accessory for a dress-up game. Best of all, this fun, brightly-colored tail only takes 1-2 hours to make. If you’re familiar with a sewing machine, you can stitch your dinosaur tail together. For a quicker assembly, you can use hot glue. It only takes a few pieces of fabric and some fiber stuffing to take your child’s imagination to the next level!

Method 1 Creating a No-Sew Dinosaur Tail.
1. Cut a series of triangles into a long strip of fabric. Snip out a line of connected triangles from the strip. The total length of the strip should be 24 inches (61 cm) by 2 inches (5.1 cm). When you’re done, the felt should look like a miniature mountain range. Set this aside for later.
This strip will become the spikes of the dinosaur tail, so feel free to pick a bright, fun color!
When flattened, the fabric will look like a row of diamonds. This will be fixed later on when the spikes are folded and glued together.
Use fabric scissors for a quicker and smoother cut.
2. Trace the edge of a bowl onto the main fabric and cut it out. Flip over a bowl and trace its circumference onto the felt. The diameter of the bowl will be the width of your dinosaur tail, so make sure that it’s wide enough.
3. Cut out 2 strips of fabric for the waist straps and glue them in place. Use fabric scissors to cut 24 inches (61 cm) by 2 inches (5.1 cm) rectangular strips from the tail fabric. Then, fold in the edges lengthwise and glue them into place. Fold the fabric in half again and glue both sides together so the straps are less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
4. Crease and glue the line of fabric spikes together. Use short lines of hot glue to connect the folded spikes. Instead of looking like a row of diamonds, the felt will now look like a row of triangles.
5. Cut a large, curved triangle out of fabric to make the base of the tail. Measure out a curved triangle along the edge of a folded piece of fabric. You don’t have to use specific measurements, but make sure that the tail will fit around your circular piece.
6. Attach the spikes to the inner seam of the tail with hot glue. Use small lines of hot glue to connect the felt spikes with the outer edge of the tail. Apply glue on both sides of the spikes, as this piece will hold the tail together. Put pressure on the glued areas with your fingertips to secure the spiked tail into place.
Use additional glue at the pointy end of the tail to provide extra support.
Add extra glue as needed to connect the rest of the tail together.
7. Put fiber stuffing into the tail until it’s fully stuffed. Take a bag of fiber filling and stuff the tail completely. Place as much or as little stuffing as you would like inside.
Make sure that the pointy end of the tail is completely filled before continuing to stuff the rest.
8. Glue the waist straps and circular piece to the inside of the tail’s base. Take the waist strips and glue them on opposite ends of one another, using small lines of hot glue. These straps should be perpendicular to the line of spikes. Make sure that the circular base is glued snugly over the waist straps and is covering the end of the tail.
You can tie the waist straps together to secure the tail when your child wears it.

Method 2 Cutting and Sewing a Tail Shape.
1. Fold the fabric in half and mark 12 inches (30 cm) above the crease. Take 1 yard (0.91 m) of fabric and fold it in half horizontally. Use a tape measure (preferably non-mechanical) and mark 12 inches (30 cm) above your starting point on the fold. This indicates the height of your dinosaur tail.
Make sure that your measuring tape expands to at least 3 feet (0.91 m).
2. Make a second mark 24 inches (61 cm) down the fabric. Measure 24 inches (61 cm) from your starting point and mark the fabric. This 24 inches (61 cm) distance will serve as the length of your dinosaur tail.
Make sure that you have enough fabric for these measurements.
3. Make a third mark 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the second mark. Take your measuring tape and make a dot 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the second mark. This third measurement represents the pointy, bottom end of the tail.
4. Connect the 3 marks with a marker and cut out the tail shape. Use a fabric marker to sketch the line that connects these three points before removing the piece with scissors or a rotary cutter. Rotary cutters can be found at most craft stores, and provide a more even and exact cut along the edge of your fabric.
If you want to make your lines exact, use these measurements to sketch and cut a template out of cardboard beforehand.
5. Trace a plate on fabric twice to create 2 circles for the tail’s base. Place a ceramic plate onto the fabric and cut around it with scissors or a rotary cutter. Repeat this process so that you have 2 circles. The diameter of this circle will be the width of your dinosaur tail.
Use folded fabric if you want to cut 2 circles out at once.
6. Measure and cut out 2 pieces of fabric to create the waist straps. Use a measuring tape to mark and cut out 2 strips of fabric. The length should be 12 inches (30 cm), and the width should be 4 inches (10 cm).
These strips will help attach the dinosaur to a child’s waist.

Method 3 Adding the Spikes and Waist Straps.
1. Sketch a series of triangles onto a piece of felt using a fabric marker. Use a ruler or measuring tape to sketch a row of triangles onto the felt. Make the triangles, which will be the tail spikes, about 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall and 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. Ensure that there’s 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) between each spike.
You can make the spikes bigger or smaller, depending on how you want the tail to look at the end.
You can also make individual triangular spikes.
2. Arrange the cut spikes on the edge of the tail fabric and pin them in place. Use fabric scissors to cut the spikes out of the felt. Begin constructing your dinosaur tail by positioning the trail of spikes between the folds of the base tail fabric. Pin the spikes so that they face inward, as you will be sewing the fabric from the inside out.
3. Use a sewing machine to attach the spikes to the main fabric. Feed the fabric through the machine to stitch the base tail fabric and spikes together. Go along the curved shape of the tail, leaving less than a 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) of space between the stitches and the fabric’s edge.
Pinch and tug on the fabric on the inside of the tail to pull the tail right side out.
Remember to remove the pins from the fabric as you sew.
4. Fold and pin the waist strap fabric at the ends before sewing the edges together. Crease the fabric along the center so that the short ends are touching, and use a few pins to secure the fabric in this position. Stitch the edges together lengthwise, but leave the shorter end open. Pinch the fabric on the inside of the stitching to pull the straps right side out.
You’ll be stitching the shorter, unsewn ends of the waist straps into the base of the tail.
5. Stitch the Velcro rectangles to the straps and attach the waist straps to the tail. Take a small rectangle of Velcro and place it on the sewn end of the waist strap before stitching it into place with a sewing machine. Then, take the unstitched ends of the waist straps and pin them to the inside of the tail. Make sure that the straps are placed perpendicular to the spikes before sewing them into place. Check to see that the strap is long enough to wrap around a child’s waist. Pin the straps onto the tail and sew them into place.
You can purchase Velcro at a craft store.
You can also sew Velcro by hand.
6. Pin the base circles along the edges and stitch together. Take the 2 base circles and secure them with pins along the edges. Make sure that the circles are centered against one another before you sew them together.
Leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space to turn the circle right side out.
After sewing the edges together, pinch and tug at the inner fabric of the circle to make pull it right side out.
7. Fill the tail with stuffing until it has a firm shape. Take fiber filling and stuff the base of the tail. Use as much fiber as you need to completely fill the dinosaur tail.
You can buy fiber filling at a craft store. You may need more than one bag to fully stuff the tail.
8. Use a ladder stitch to close off the base and complete the tail. Tuck and fold the excess fabric into the tail before sewing it shut with a ladder stitch. This part can be completed by hand.
The ladder stitch helps all portions of stitching to look uniform.

Tips.
Iron your material beforehand to remove any wrinkles. Take an iron and apply heat to your fabric in long, even strokes. Loosely woven fabrics like cotton and linen are great options to make a dinosaur tail, or you can opt for satin if you want a shinier look. Check the care label on your fabric to ensure that it can be ironed before you proceed.
Things You’ll Need.
Creating a No-Sew Dinosaur Tail.
Fabric.
Felt.
Bowl.
Fabric marker.
Hot glue gun.
Hot glue sticks.
Scissors.
Cutting and Sewing a Tail Shape.
Fabric.
Measuring tape.
Fabric marker.
Scissors.
Rotary cutter (optional).
Plate.
Adding the Spikes and Waist Straps.
Felt.
Pins.
Sewing machine.
Scissors.
Small Velcro rectangles
Fiber stuffing.
Measuring tape.
Fabric marker.
Sewing needle.
Thread.

Maret 21, 2020

how to create clay animals

How to Create Clay Animals.

Making clay animals is a great way to turn a dull afternoon into an exciting craft day. With a little effort and a lot of imagination, you can turn your clay dough into a jungle. Once you've mastered animal how-tos, you can create creatures of all colors, shapes, and sizes. All you need is some clay, some around-the-house tools, and a love of animals to create your own mini zoo.



Method 1 Rolling Clay Snakes.

1. Roll a piece of clay between your fingers. Choose your favorite color or just a color you think would make a good snake. Put a piece of clay between your hands and roll it back and forth until you make a long, log shape. You can continue rolling until the snake is as thin or thick as you'd like.

Go as quickly or slowly as you like, depending on how closely you want to monitor your clay log's length.

Be careful not to make your clay log too thin, as it will progressively get more delicate the thinner it gets.

2. Flatten one end of the snake for a head. Poke two holes into the head with a toothpick for eyes, or add a pair of small googly eyes. You can also roll two tiny clay balls between your finger and your thumb and attach them for eyes, if you have neither a toothpick nor googly eyes available.

3. Make a tiny clay tongue. For a tongue, grab a piece of red or pink clay and place it between your finger and thumb. Roll it into a log shape, much like how you rolled your snake but on a smaller scale. Split your log in two at one end to create a forked tongue, and attach it to the end of your snake's mouth.

4. Add patterns to its skin, like polka dots or stripes. For polka dots, flatten tiny clay balls with your finger and thumb and attach them to your snakes body. You can make stripes by rolling tiny clay logs and spacing them across the length of your snake.



Method 2 Making Clay Snails.

1. Choose two different colors of clay. Choose colors that stand out next to each other and do not clash. Red and pink, for example, might not be a great idea. Red and orange, though, can make a pleasant sunset-like effect.

Complementary colors, or colors opposite from each other on the color wheel, look especially bright when next to each other.

2. Roll one color into a log. This will be your snail's shell. Continue rolling the clay until it is long and thin. Make the log as long as possible to make a shell with a detailed spiral. Stop rolling when the log is thin enough to fold in on itself but thick enough that it won't break apart.

You might have to try a few times before you find the right thickness for your shell.

3. Fold the log in on itself. Once you've achieved a good length for your shell, fold the log into a spiral. Start at one end of the clay, which will become the middle of your spiral, and keep folding until your clay shape resembles a cinnamon roll. Set the spiral aside after you finish so you can attach it to the body later.

4. Roll a small log to be the snail’s body. This will be your snail's body, so make it thicker and shorter than your snail shell. After you're done rolling, attach the snail's shell into the back of its body. All you have left to add now are facial details.

5. Add antennae and a face. Roll two small logs for the antennae and attach them to the top of your snail's body. Then, poke two holes with your toothpick for the eyes (or add two small googly eyes).

For a mouth, roll another small log and curve it into a smile. Attach it below the snail's eyes.



Method 3 Sculpting Clay Dogs.

1. Start with a thick oval-shaped ball. This will be your dog's body. You can make it out of a normal color for a dog (like brown, black, or white) or you can use vibrant colors like violet, aquamarine, or pink. Lay the oval down horizontally, and prepare to add the dog's head and four legs.

You can make the body a little longer to make a dachshund-type dog (also known as a wiener dog).

If you'd like to make a dalmatian, use white for your dog's body and add flattened ovals for spots.

2. Make a round ball for the head. Attach it to the top of your dog's body. Press it in until the head sticks. Form two triangles or long ovals from the clay, and attach it to the top of your dog's head for ears. Add eyes and a smile, and top off your dog's face with a round oval for a nose.

Place a flattened red or pink half-circle on your dog's mouth for a floppy tongue.

3. Add four rectangles for the legs. For legs, shape four rectangles out of the clay. Place the legs onto the dog in pairs. Two go in the front of the body and two in the back. Scratch in two or three lines at the bottom of the legs for paws.

4. Attach a tail to your dog's body. Roll a small piece of clay back and forth between your hands, much like how you made the snake. Continue rolling until the tail gets to the desired length. Attach the tail to the back end of your dog's body.



Method 4 Creating Clay Birds.

1. Roll an oval for the body. For a bird body, the oval should be long and oblong. Make the bottom end of the oval larger than the top end. Place the oval upright and prepare to add the bird's head.

2. Make a sphere for the bird's head. Attach the head to the top of the oval and press down until it sticks. Stick on (or poke in) two eyes for your bird. For a beak, roll an orange or yellow ball between your finger and thumb. Use the toothpick to draw a slit lengthwise on the ball. Press the back end of the ball onto your bird's head.

Stretch the top and bottom ends of the beak into points for a less cartoonish beak.

3. Add wings to your bird. Form two ovals out of your clay and flatten them until they are two-dimensional. Place one wing on either side of your bird's body. If desired, you can use the toothpick to draw designs (like feather prints) on your wings.

For a two-colored wing, form two teardrop shapes out of clay and flatten it until it is also two-dimensional. Place one on each of your bird wings.

4. Sculpt two bird feet. Feet on clay birds are optional but can add a nice touch to your bird. Form six small cylindrical tubes. Place the tubes in threes on the bottom of your bird's feet. These will form claws poking out of your bird's body.

Your bird's feet will not be strong enough to support it and may get flattened if placed on a flat surface.



Question : How do I make a butterfly?

Answer : It's really easy. You just make a worm for the body, and make the wings like you make it into a circle, and you kinda make a curve in the middle. Then you can decorate it.

Question : How do I make a fish?

Answer : Take a ball of clay, roll it into a ball, and flatten it. Then, mold it into the desired shape, depending on the type of fish you are making. Make the eyes with black clay and add the details, such as fins. Scales can be made using a toothpick.

Question : How do I create a clay dolphin?

Answer : Curve your log of clay slightly. Pinch one of the ends in the middle so the clay splits off into two parts at the end, and smooth out the two parts of the tail. At the other end, squeeze a tiny bit of the end to create the beak. Poke holes for eyes, and, using a butter knife or your fingernail, press lightly all around the beak to form the mouth. Then, with a toothpick, poke a blowhole on the top of the head. Behind the head, squeeze clay on the back up to make the dorsal fin, and smooth and curve towards the tail. Finally, make the flippers by squeezing clay on the sides directly under the dorsal fin, and smooth out the flippers.

Question : How do I make an authentic clay wolf?

Answer : Make it like a dog, because the two are similar, but if you want to make a howling one, shut the eyes, open the mouth, and tilt it upwards, chin facing down.

Question : How do I make a clay jaguar?

Answer : You mold it the same as you would with a cat, but when it dries, paint spots.

Question : How do I make a whale out of clay?

Answer : Make a fish shape with blue clay, but make the tail end face upward and downward. Make a hole on the top (don't make gills or scales) for the blowhole.

Question : Can the spots be made of clay that isn't cured?

Answer : Yes, if you don't have time to let it cure or paint. It's okay with play dough or people in a hurry.

Question : How do I make a snake?

Answer : Making a snake is very easy. Just roll out a log of clay. Make one end pointy and the other end flat. Add two black eyes with clay, beads, or poke the head (the flat end) with a toothpick to make eyes. Add a forked tongue if desired. Add dots, swirls, patterns, lines, and twirls if desired.

Question : Can I create clay animals out of Play-Doh?

Answer : Yes, if it is just temporary. But if you are looking to make it permanent, then no.

Question : How do I make a clay cat?

Answer : You'll need seven pieces of clay: four feet, one long one for the body, a ball for the head and a long skinny piece for the tail. Pinch up two ears on top the head and draw in the face and whiskers. You can also make whiskers by rolling very thin bits of clay.



Tips.

Sculpt your animals out of salt-based clay so can bake them in the oven and keep them once they harden.

Thin parts of the animals, like ears and tails, are fragile. Handle these areas gently as you create your animals.

Once you've mastered these animals, get creative and make your own clay animal designs. You can make any clay animal that you set your mind to!

If your animal doesn't turn out the way you'd like, don't feel bad. The best part about clay is that you can always start over.

You can buy inexpensive jewelry findings from craft stores. Try using these to make your animals into unique, handmade jewelry.

Things You'll Need : Clay, Toothpicks, Googly eyes.

Februari 24, 2020

how to make a clay dog

How to Make a Clay Dog.

Making clay dogs is a fun activity, especially for children. Creating and collecting clay dogs can be a fun hobby, or you can make a clay dog as a special gift for a friend. Even if you have never tried to make animals out of clay, you can pick up the basics in just a few minutes. As you get better, you can create more detailed and intricate clay dog designs.



Part 1 Molding the Dog.

1. Select your clay. There are many different kinds of clay, any of which can create a dog. Deciding which clay to use depends on your desired end result.

Select your colors. You may choose to purchase different colors of clay to create the dog, or you can select to use one solid color and paint the dog after it is finished.

Some clays, like polymer, can be baked into a finished piece very quickly in an oven. If you don't have an oven to use for your clay, you may prefer to select an air-dry clay, however, you will have to wait four or five days to finish it. If you are doing clay animation, you will want to select an oil-based clay that will not dry out.

2. Break down the clay into manageable pieces. Instead of trying to mold a dog shape from a large chunk of clay, break apart the clay into several smaller pieces.

Keep one larger piece to create the torso of the dog.

Break off a piece for the head.

Make four pieces of equal size to create the legs. Roll the pieces into balls to try and keep the size as even as possible for each leg.

Make one smaller piece for the tail.

Set the remainder aside to use for other small shapes that remain, such as the ears and eyes.

3. Make the body. Form a cylindrical shape with the largest piece of clay. Roll some clay into a ball and shape it into a rectangle. Round the edges a little to make the rectangular body look like a dog body.

You may want to adjust the torso to be smaller or larger depending on the kind of dog you want to create. For example, a basset hound or dachshund will have a much longer body, but much shorter limbs.

If you are making a large sculpture, you may want to crumple up damp newspaper and mold the clay around it. This will save you clay, make the sculpture lighter and save you time when baking.

4. Shape the head. You can shape a single piece by forming a pointed snout at the front and rounding the back. Or, you can shape a separate ball of clay for the snout and press it to the front of the face. Stick it on the top of the end of the body.

To keep the head in place you might want to insert a toothpick halfway into the body of the dog. Then, place the head on the top half of the toothpick.

5. Roll out four identical cylinder shapes for the legs. Flatten the bottoms and add pads with brown or black clay. Put two legs on the back of the dog, and two legs on the front.

Use the legs to help create the pose for your dog. You might want to make him stand, sit, or lie down. It is entirely up to you.

6. Make a tail. Roll another piece of clay between your hands to create the tail. You might want to make it long and pointy, or short and stubby. It depends entirely on the kind of dog you want to create. Attach the tail to the rear of the dog.

7. Add some details. You will want to have ears, a snout, mouth, eyes, and a nose. You can use smaller pieces of clay to shape the pieces, or use your modeling tools to carve some of them into the existing form. The more time you take creating details, the more lifelike your dog will be.

Consider adding a tongue. Add a small piece of thin clay out the side of your dog's mouth.

Try pressing two small lines into each paw to create some toes.

If you are using different colors of clay you can give your dogs some spots by adding small, thin patches of different colors over the body or legs.

Create a collar by forming a long flat strip and wrapping it around the neck of the dog.



Part 2 Baking the Clay.

1. Heat the oven. Check the instructions for your polymer clay to find the right temperature and time for the type of clay and the size of your clay dog.

Polymer clays will all cook at a temperature between 215°F (102°C) to 325°F (163°C).

2. Place the clay dog on a glass or ceramic tile. Wait until the oven reaches the desired temperature. Place the tile with the dog on it on the middle rack of your oven.

3. Set a timer so you know when the time is up. Follow the cooking times suggested by the manufacturer for your type of clay. The larger your clay dog is, the longer it will take you to cook it in the oven.

4. Use an oven thermometer. Certain ovens use rapid heating systems that can create dips and spikes in the temperature. You should try to monitor the temperature in the oven to make sure your clay isn't getting too hot or not hot enough. Too cold and your clay may become brittle, too hot and you may end up burning the clay.

5. Remove the dog from the oven. When the timer goes off take out your clay dog. Leave the dog to cool on the ceramic tile. Don't worry if the clay doesn't appear firm when you first remove it from the oven. As the clay cools down it will harden.

Use oven mitts when handling the tile. It will be hot.



Part 3 Painting Your Dog.

1. Use acrylic paints. You don't need to wash or sand your clay beforehand. Just brush on your base coat. Then add as much or little detail as you like.

Select the colors that suit your type of dog. You might use mainly brown and black for a rottweiler, or white and black for a dalmatian.

Avoid spray-on paints as they contain a solvent that can degrade your clay.

2. Let the paint dry. It may take 15-20 minutes to dry from the time you finish painting.

3. Brush on a coat of clear varnish. Use a different brush to apply the varnish. This will give your clay dog a nice glossy finish. The coat of varnish will seal in the paint and help protect it from chipping.



Question : Can I make these clay animals with natural clay?

Answer : Yes, any clay will work!

Question : My daughter is going to make a clay dog for a school project. What tools are recommended? I'm assuming she should use an oil-based clay since she will be doing this over several weeks. We have never used clay before.

Answer : Just get some basic cutting tools, a straight-edged and a curved edge maybe, plus a clay needle. And a paintbrush for details.

Question : How can I bake my model if my model will just melt?

Answer : If you are using clay that is not meant for baking, then you shouldn't try to bake it. This won't work and you will most likely ruin your clay model. Air-dry clay doesn't need baking to harden and other clays (such as those used for claymation) are not meant to harden.

Question : What clay do I use to make a clay dog?

Answer : If you want a drying one, use air-dry or baking clay. If it is for claymation, use non-drying clay.

Question : Do I paint a clay dog before or after I bake it?

Answer : After. The only thing you should bake is the actual sculpture and any wire support it may contain. All other things such as painting, gluing embellishments, and writing on it should be done after it is baked and cooled.

Question : Can I wet clay if I don't have any oil based clay?

Answer : Yes, I do this all the time. You can just use tap water, it works fine.

Question : If I use soft clay, how can I reuse it again once it has dried?

Answer : You can't, unfortunately. Once your soft clay has dried, you cannot make it malleable again. I suggest just getting a new batch of clay.

Question : What are the perfect colors to use when making a clay dog?

Answer : Any colors you want! Be imaginative! You can use the colors in the video, but different kinds of dogs are different colors so use any color you want.

Question : What kinds of paints do I use when making a clay dog?

Answer : Use acrylic paints in any colors you want. Just make sure to paint it after cooking!



Tips.

Adding a hook before cooking can make it into an ornament.

As you work, the clay may stick to your hands. Dip your palm in some water so the clay won't stick to your hands.You can also use hand sanitizer to help remove clay easily.

Always scratch the clay parts you are going attach to each other, then add water or else they will fall apart.

Be sure to keep reds, whites, and blacks separate. They will ruin other colors. Also, make sure to wash your hands when switching colors otherwise the residual will get in other colors.

Warnings.

Don't cook clay that can't be cooked. Clays such as clay dough and modeling clay will melt.

Things You'll Need : Clay, Tools, Mat/Tray, Cup of water.

Februari 24, 2020

how to crochet a kitty eyeball toy

How to Crochet a Kitty Eyeball Toy.

A toy that says "eye love my cat". This eyeball toy is easy to crochet and will prove very entertaining for your cat.



Skill level: Intermediate



Steps.

1. Note that the pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

2. Commence crocheting. With black, ch 2.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.

3. Change to Iris Color.

Rnd 3. Sc in blo of first sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 4. Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 5. Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 6. Sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 36 sc.

4. Change to white.

Rnd 7. Sc in blo of first 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 42 sc.

Rnds 8 - 14. Sc in ea sc around.

Rnd 15. Dec 1 in first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, *dec 1 in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around. 36 sc.

Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 18. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 19.' Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around. 12 sc.

5. Stuff the toy.

6. Complete Rnd 20. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. Do not finish off; 6 sc.

7. Finish. Ch 3. Keep the loop of yarn on the crochet hook and pull it taut. Do not remove the hook! Hold the three feathers flat against the ch-3 chain, with the tips of the feathers pointing toward the eyeball.

8. Tape the feathers around the ch-3 chain to keep them in place, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the stems of the feathers extending above the tape. Then, still keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, take the free end of the yarn and wrap it tightly around the stem of the feathers, covering the tape and working from top to bottom.

9. Fold the stems of the feathers down over the section that was just wrapped in yarn and tape in place again. Once again, keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, wrap the free end of yarn tightly around the tape, this time working from bottom to top.

10. When the entire taped section is wrapped in yarn, begin with the loop still left on the crochet hook and work 36 ch as usual. Then remove the crochet hook from the last chain and thread the loop through the holes in the jingle bells (you may need to pull the loop to make it long enough to thread through the bells, but take care not to rip out the entire ch-36 chain).

11. Reinsert the hook into the loop and sl st in the first ch of the ch-36. Finish off. Weave in all ends. If desired, brush a coat of non-toxic white craft glue around the wrapped, taped ends of the feathers to prevent unraveling. Allow to dry completely overnight.

12. Finished.



Tips.

Finished size: About 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter.

Abbreviations.



blo = back loops only.

ch = chain.

dec = decrease.

ea = each.

mm = millimeter.

rep = repeat.

rnd = round.

rnds = rounds.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

yd = yard.

Things You'll Need.

White: 120 yard (109.7 m) 4/worsted weight yarn.

Iris color: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Black: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.

Two 3/4-inch jingle bells.

Three craft feathers.

Stitch markers.

Yarn needle.

Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice.

Clear adhesive tape.

Non-toxic white craft glue (optional").

Februari 23, 2020

how to crochet a floral kitty collar

How to Crochet a Floral Kitty Collar.

Make your kitty stand out with this delightful CrochetKitten collar that includes a floral crochet design. A perfect way to blend the cat's natural love of nature with the owner's lavishing of love and attention on a beloved pet.

NB: This design uses the picot stitch. When indicated, ch 3, sl st in first of these 3 ch. Picot complete.



Skill level: Intermediate



Steps.

1. Crochet the flower. This is worked in the round. With color C, ch. 6. Join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1. Ch 1; do not turn. 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. 6 sc.

Change to color B.

Rnd 2. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in flo of ea sc around. 12 sc.

Finish off Color B and join Color A with sl st in an unused back loop of rnd 1.

Rnd 3. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 6, sc) in blo of ea sc in rnd 1. 12 sc.

Finish off.

2. Crochet 2 leaves. With color C, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, (dc, 2 tr, picot, tr, dc, hdc, sl st). Finish off.

3. Finish the collar. First, place the unworked collar on your kitty and adjust it until it fits properly. A proper fit is tight enough so that kitty can't pull it over her head, but loose enough so that you can still fit two fingers underneath.

4. Crochet the collar length. Begin by joining thread with sl st to collar as follows:

Insert hook under collar, and catch slipknot in thread with hook; pull up loop. Then, working over the collar, yarn over and pull a loop through loop on hook; sl st made. The thread is now attached to the collar. Slide the sl st down to one the plastic breakaway clasp.

5. SC around the rest of the collar as follows: Insert hook under the collar and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook; SC made. Continue SC until you completely cover the collar,leaving only the plastic breakaway clasp showing. Finish off.

6. Set the flower in place. Sew the flower in the desired position on the collar. Sew one leaf each side of the flower.

7. Weave in all ends.

8. Finished.



Tips Abbreviations.



blo = back loop only.

ch = chain.

dc = double crochet.

ea = each.

flo = front loop only.

hdc = half-double crochet.

mm = millimeter.

rnd = round.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

tr = treble.

Things You'll Need.

1 safety break-away cat collar with plastic snap closure in your cat's size.

Color A: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Color B: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Color C: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Size 2.75mm steel crochet hook.

Yarn needle.

Februari 23, 2020

how to crochet a furry mouse toy

How to Crochet a Furry Mouse Toy.

For the feline friends in your life, what better gift than a mouse - a crocheted mouse of course! This is a Crochet Kitten pattern that results in the delightful design as pictured.



Skill level: Intermediate.



Steps.

1. Place a stitch marker before beginning. The pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep a track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

2. Work from tail to nose. Follow these instructions to create your furry mouse toy:

Rnd 1. Add CC; with one strand of MC and one strand of CC held together, 7 sc in last unworked ch. 7 sc.

The mouse is worked holding one strand of MC and one strand of CC together from this point forward.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 14 sc.

Rnd 3. *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 in next sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.

Rnd 7. *Dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. 14 st.

Rnd 8. Sc in ea st around.

Rnd 9. Place stitch marker for 1st ear. Dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; place stitch marker for 2nd ear. Dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, *sc in next sc, dec 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 9 st.

Rnd 10. Rep rnd 8.

3. Stuff the mouse. Stuff the body with polyester fiber stuffing. Add catnip and fill the rest with stuffing.

4. Continue crochet work.

Rnd 11. Rep rnd 7. 6 st.

Rnd 12. Rep rnd 9. Join with sl st in 1st sc of this rnd; finish off. 3 st.

5. Make the ears. These are worked from the base to the tip. With MC, ch 2.

Row 1. 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 3 sc.

Row 2. 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc; finish off. 5 sc.

Weave in the ends.

6. Finish off. Sew one ear to each of the marked stitches.



Tips.

Abbreviations.



CC = contrasting color.

ch = chain.

dec = decrease.

ea = each.

MC = main color.

mm = millimeter.

rep = repeat.

rnd = round.

rnds = rounds.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

st = stitch.

Finished size: 4.5" long, excluding tail.

Warnings.

Yarn can be harmful if swallowed. Supervise your cat with this toy at all times. It is not intended for cats prone to ingesting yarn or wool.

Things You'll Need

Main color - Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Worsted Weight Fun Fur or 4/medium weight yarn.

Contrasting color - Lion Brand® Fun Fur or 5/bulky weight eyelash yarn.

Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook.

Dried catnip.

Polyester fiber stuffing.

Stitch markers.

Yarn needle.

Februari 22, 2020

how to sew a cat doll

How to Sew a Cat Doll.

A cat doll is a simple sewing project suitable for beginners and children who are being taught to sew. The cat doll can be used as a toy for a child or a pet or it can be given away as a gift. They only take five to thirty minutes to make and the end result is utterly adorable.



Steps.

1. Find a scrap of fabric suitable for making the cat doll. The scrap needs to be roughly rectangular or squarish in shape and large enough to make the cat in the size you're wanting. If it's not already rectangular or square, simply cut to size.

2. Fold the scrap piece in half. This will determine the size of your cat; if needed, find a larger piece at this stage or make the piece smaller. Then, unfold.

3. Cut a long, inch (2.5cm) wide strip of the scrap fabric. The longer it is, the better.

4. Fold the strip in half again. Cut a small curve shape from the top, leaving two small triangular points of fabric sticking up for the cat's ears.

5. Thread a needle. Begin to sew the fabric (still folded). Use a blanket stitch, and start from the bottom left corner. Stop sewing halfway through the right side of the cat.

6. Stuff the cat firmly. The ears don't have to be stuffed, and can be left floppy.

7. Sew up the gap you left to fill the cat.

8. Embroider or draw on the face. Sew on eyes, nose, and whiskers.

9. Sew on a small tail made from yarn. Congratulations, you just sewed a cat! Make sure your kitty gets a good home. As well as being a simple doll, this cat doll can be used for other purposes such as:

A gift embellishment.

A holiday decoration, perhaps on the tree.

Make a few and turn them into a cat wreath.

Sew onto bed linen, t-shirts, etc. to add a pretty embellishment.

Glue onto a handbag for a cat upgrade.

Hang from your car's rear vision mirror.

Use as a good luck charm.

Make lots and sell as fundraisers.

Sew onto cushions for a pretty decorative effect.

Place in a shadow box to make a cat themed picture.

You are done! Have fun with your new little cat toy!



Question : How do I make clothes for the cat?

Answer : You can just use ribbons to make flowers and scarfs for the cat. If you know how to crochet, knit, or sew, you can certainly make clothes that way. You can also get some fabric, wrap it once around the cat, and sew or stick buttons on the front.

Question : Can I use glue if I can't sew?

Answer : You can, just make sure it is fabric glue. However, sewing is recommended, since fabric glue doesn't always hold well.

Question : Can I use this to make a dog?

Answer : You can, but will have to make the ears/face differently. Make the ears long and floppy, and change the face by making the nose bigger.

Question : Can I make a giraffe or penguin with this?

Answer : Yes. Just narrow the neck and make it taller for the giraffe, and add a beak and remove the ears for the penguin.



Tips.

If you're skilled at sewing, you could make the cat doll some clothes to wear.

You could make a family of cats to give to each member of a close family!

Give the cat doll a name and a story. If it's a gift, this will make it even more personal to the recipient.

For a scented kitty, pour some vanilla essence over the stuffing, and leave to dry, or add in some dried flower petals to the stuffing.

You can cut out tiny shapes of fabric and sew them onto your stuffed cat to make it even more cuter!

Warnings.

Use care with needles and scissors. If teaching children to sew, supervise them closely and teach them good habits about keeping sharp implements away from their hands when not in use. Make it a rule to always return items to their storage spot straight after use.

If you give this doll to a pet, it may not last long. That is part of the fun though!

Things You'll Need.

A scrap piece of fabric (any kind).

A needle and thread.

Embroidery threads (or fabric markers).

Small piece of yarn.

Stuffing.

Scissors.

Februari 22, 2020

how to crochet a cuddle mat for cats

How to Crochet a Cuddle Mat for Cats.

This cuddle mat is perfect for your feline pals. And while you're crocheting this one, why not make some extras to donate to your local animal welfare shelter - they're always in need of extra warmth to keep up their fantastic help in caring for cats.



Skill level: beginner



Steps.

1. Note that this mat is worked holding three strands of yarn together throughout.

2. Start crocheting: Chain 37

3. Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 36 sc.

4. Row 2. Ch 1; turn. Sc in front loop of ea sc across.

5. Row 3. Ch 1; turn. Sc in ea sc across.

6. Rows 4 - 47. Repeat rows 2 & 3.

7. Row 48. Repeat row 2. Finish off, leaving at least a 6-inch tail to weave in to prevent unraveling.

8. Crochet the edging. Attach a single strand of yarn in any sc along the edge. Ch 1; work one sc in each sc and end rows around mat. Join in sl st to 1st sc; finish off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in all ends.

9. Finished.



Question : Are the stitches in US or UK terms?

Answer : This pattern uses American terminology. You can tell because a single crochet in UK terms is called a double crochet. So if you see a single crochet in any pattern, you'll know it's using American terminology.



Abbreviations.

ch = chain.

ea = each.

flo = front loops only.

mm = millimeter.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

Finished size: 18" x 24" (note: depends on yarn size).

Things You'll Need.

Scrap 4/medium-weight yarn.

Size N-15 (10.0 mm) crochet hook.

Yarn needle.

Februari 21, 2020

how to make cat warriors out of clay

How to Make Cat Warriors out of Clay.

Warriors is a book loved by many children and people often want to buy Warriors figures to display or play with, or even be sold online for money. Also, sometimes kids want their warriors to be shown in the books but they don't get to be shown. Do you want to make a warrior of your own? Or do you want Warrior figures to play with? Whatever the reason is, this article will help.



Steps.

1. You will need to gather up: White or different colored clay and Paint.

2. After you have got what you need, start making a medium sized ball for the head.Then make a body for the cat. The body should be a bit smaller and should be rounded and then made a bit more skinny

3. Make legs for your cat. This is easy. All you have to do is make a stubby little clay cylinder 4 times. Then stick the legs tight to your cat's body.

4. Bake them in the oven or let them dry overnight, depending on what clay you used. If you have made it here your halfway done! Good job.

5. Name your cats. Names like Rusty and Firepaw are great coming from the book. Other than that, names like Wolfpaw and Tigerstripe work.

6. Start your clan. Make more cats, and give them names. Also, for bonus make mice maybe, or food.

7. Make a clay forest as a bonus. If you have already made this or do not want to make this, go to the next step. You will need large amounts of clay and paint. Construct trees, lakes, fish, berry bushes, foxes, wolves, caves, rocks and more out of the clay and paint.

8. Make stars, clouds, a blue sky, raining sky, etc.

9. When all of this is completed and dried, you are ready to play!



Question : How do I make a tabby cat?

Answer : You can paint on stripes or use colored clay strips for stripes.

Question : Can I use modelling clay for this?

Answer : Yes, you can definitely use modeling clay for this.

Question : How do I make the ears, nose, and mouth?

Answer : For the ears, just create little triangles and plant them on the head. For the nose, you can use a triangle as well. Lastly, the mouth is usually made with thin, tiny pieces of rolled out clay.



Tips.

These make great gifts for cousins or family members that love the Warriors cats.

Do not get paint all over you and your house! This could be a lot to clean up.

Watch out if you are bringing parts of it to school or somewhere else. It could be broken, stolen, or dropped into a toilet.

You need to keep the figures and sets you just made away from smaller kids and animals and the outdoors because when it rains your clay could become ruined.

Warnings.

Don't let them rob you of your cats!

Watch out for people stealing these to make money!

Februari 21, 2020

how to make a clay cat

How to Make a Clay Cat.

Creating clay animals is so much fun and makes a perfect hobby or training exercise for budding artists. You can use clay to make any animal or object you can think of or imagine, but this article focuses on a clay cat.


Steps.

1. Gather clay, tools, and some big black beads. Get the clay colors that speak to you when you envision the cat. Good choices might be brown, black, pink, red, and yellow clay. You will add interest by creating details with tools such as forks, plastic knives, garlic pressers, whatever your imagination brings forward. The varied textures and colors will make your creature eye-catching.

2. Start by rolling out a big piece of brown clay and forming it. This will be the body. Roll the brown clay in a big ball. Then squeeze the top sides a little to create an egg-shaped body.

To add more detail to the belly, flatten a piece of pink clay into an egg shape, a bit smaller than the body. Then stick it on body for the stomach.

3. Roll a ball of brown clay for the head. Use something to keep it in place, such as a toothpick, when you stick it on top of the body.

4. Make cheeks by flattening two small balls. Put them next to each other on the bottom of the head (not all the way at the bottom). Add a very small ball under the cheeks in the middle.

5. Add the nose on top of the cheeks in the middle.

6. Add eyes using the black beads. You don't really need to make a mouth though because the snout forms the mouth.

7. Make small triangular-shaped ears and poke a small hole in them (not all the way through). Put some pink clay inside the holes and stick the ears on top of the head.

8. Drag a toothpick on the sides of the snout to make whiskers. You can also stick in string to make whiskers.

9. Make front legs. Bend a little at the front to make paws. Add claws by pushing a line down on each paw with a toothpick three times. Stick them on the front of the clay cat.

Do the same method with the legs, but stick them in the back.

Add pads on the arms and legs to add more detail, but you don't have to if you don't want to.

10. Add a tail on the back at the bottom.

11. Finished.


Question : I need more information, can someone help me?

Answer : Knows about Knitting Stitches, Crochet, Flower Arranging and Floral Art, and more. There are several types of clay available in craft stores. Sculpy clay needs to be baked to harden. Crayola air-dry clay comes in white that can be painted after shaping and drying. It does come in different colors, but does not come as a small multi-pack of different colors. Read the packaging for tips on how to use the clay.

Question : How do I make a clay mouse?

Answer : Make a ball, then cut it in half and add a tail and ears.


Things You'll Need.

Clean work surface.

Modelling clay.

Toothpicks.

Implements (to add shape and texture).

Februari 17, 2020

how to make a one balloon cat

How to Make a One Balloon Cat.

Do you want to please children--or your own interests--with fun balloon animals? The cat is one of the most requested balloon animals there are. But a two or three balloon cat is slower to make, and children don't like waiting. So here is how to make a one balloon cat.



Steps.

1. Get your balloon.

2. Fill the balloon with 75% air.

3. Tie the balloon.

4. Make two inch-long bubbles. This is for the muzzle.

5. Take the knot and wrap it around the last section. The two bubbles should now be connected.

6. Wrap the knot around the two bubbles. This is to make sure they don't come apart and to get the knot out of the way.

7. Make two tiny bubbles. This is for the back of the head. Make sure they are the same size.

8. Make five bubbles that are a little over an inch. This is for the head. When making them, count to ten while twisting each bubble.

9. Twist the last of the two tiny bubbles you made in step #7 with the last of the five larger bubbles you made in step #8. It should make a loop, kind of like a flower.

10.Stick the muzzle through the hole.

11. Pinch the two little bubbles that are beside the center bubble. To pinch them, pull it out and turn it.

12. Make another small bubble for the neck.

13. Add two bubbles that are three inches long. These will be the legs.

14. Take the beginning section of the first 'bubble-leg' and twist it in with the last section of the second bubble-leg. Bend the legs down, where they are vertical.

15. Add another small section for the body. This section should just be a little over an inch.

16. Now make two more three-inch bubbles for the hind legs. Twist them together like you did for the front legs earlier.

17. Kink the tail. Bend it in an 'S' shape and massage it for a few seconds. Turn the tail so it is facing up.

18. Finished.



Question : Where do I get the balloons?

Answer : You can buy them on Amazon or eBay, or check your local party or dollar store.

Question : Why are there so many twists and turns?

Answer : There are many features to the cat, so you need many twists to make them all.



Tips.

Pinching the ears is extremely hard to do. This part needs practice.

Things You'll Need.

260Q balloon of any color.

Februari 16, 2020

how to make a paper cat

How to Make a Paper Cat.

Paper is a great medium for a variety of projects! If you love cats and want to create some of these whimsical creatures out of paper, try making an origami cat, which is simple and fun. For another simple project, cut a cat out of a paper plate. If you have cardstock around, enjoy making a kitty that stands up on its own.



Method 1 Making an Origami Cat.

1. Fold a square piece of paper in half to make triangles. Grab one corner and pull it diagonally across the square to the other corner, lining them up on top of each other. Line up the edges, too. Make a crease across the paper, creating one triangle folded on top of another.

Run your fingernail across the crease to make it sharper.

2. Crease the triangle by folding it in half again and unfold it. With the original fold at the top, bring the top right corner over to meet the top left corner, lining them up. Make sure the edges are aligned, and then crease it down the middle. You should now have a smaller triangle with a fold on the right.

Once you've run your fingernail along this crease, open it up again to the original triangle you folded.

3. Fold the 2 corners of the triangle down. Lift up the right corner of the triangle. Bring it over toward the middle. When you make this fold, the edge of the triangle will start at the middle point of the larger triangle on the long top side and run outward to one side of the bottom point. The point will hang over the edge of the larger triangle. Make a crease along the top. Do the same on the other side.

4. Bring the bottom point up about halfway. Grab the point at the bottom and make a fold about 1/4 of the way up the triangle. That will leave the point about halfway up. Use your finger to make a crease across this fold.

At this point, you should have a triangle on each side with the points hanging over the edge. In the middle, you'll have a large triangle with a smaller triangle inside it.

5. Flip the paper over to see your cat and draw a face. When you flip it over, turn the paper so the pointed parts you folded over the edge are at the top, making the ears. Draw on eyes, a nose, mouth, and whiskers, and your paper kitty is done.



Method 2 Creating a Cat out of a Paper Plate.

1. Flatten out and paint the plate. Use your fingers to stretch out the edge of the paper plate as much as possible. Paint the back side of the plate the color you want your cat to be. Black works well for a scary Halloween cat!

You can use acrylic paint, tempura paint, or even finger paint. Apply it with a sponge brush, sponge, or large paintbrush.

2. Trace and cut out a large circle on one edge of the plate. Use a food container top or another large circle you have. The circle should take up about 50% of the larger circle. Trace it close to one edge on the non-painted side, then cut out the circle and that edge together.

You can also use a compass to trace the circle.

You want the larger circle to end up looking like a crescent moon with pointed ends.

3. Outline a smaller circle on the head piece for cutting out the head, tail, and ears. The head piece is the smaller circle you snipped out of the original plate. Using a container lid, trace a smaller circle onto the back of this piece in the smooth part of the plate and snip around it. Leave the wrinkled edge for the tail. From the strip you have left, cut out 2 small triangles for ears and a curved piece for the tail.

4. Tape the head and tail on the crescent. Flip the crescent shape so the points are downward, forming the legs. Turn it to the non-painted side. Tape or glue the smaller circle on one side of the arch near the top. Place it slightly behind the big circle. Arrange the tail arching away from the crescent on the other end and tape or glue it into place.

The painted sides should all be facing front.

5. Glue or tape the ears, eyes, nose, and whiskers on the cat's face. Glue the ears you cut out on the back of the cat's head with the painted side facing forward. Cut out small strips for the whiskers and glue them into place. For the eyes and nose, you can cut out pieces of paper in other colors or use googly eyes and a pompom for the nose.

For a cat nose, cut a little triangle out of pink paper. For eyes, cut eye shapes then draw in slits in the middle.



Method 3 Cutting out and Gluing a Paper Cat.

1. Slice a piece of 11 by 8.5 inches (28 by 22 cm) cardstock in half. Create 2 rectangles. Each one will be 5.5 by 8.5 inches (14 by 22 cm). You'll use one half for the body of the cat and one half for the head and tail.

This can be any color you want. Try black for Halloween or a white cat for winter!

2. Start the body by folding 1 piece of the cardstock in half. Find the middle of the long edge on one of the smaller pieces of cardstock you just cut. Fold it over to make this long edge half the size; make sure the edges meet.

For another type of body, cut out a wide triangle with a curved edge. Pull the sides of the triangle together to overlap, making a cone. Glue the edges together. You can cut out small strips of paper for feet at the bottom.

3. Finish the body by cutting out a half circle. On the folded rectangle, find the new long edge that's not the folded edge. Come in about 1 inch (2.5 cm) on this edge and cut a half circle that reaches to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the other side.

This makes the body and the legs; the top of the half circle is the body and the parts that come down are the legs. Unfold the rectangle slightly to make an "A" shape. On the bottom of each leg, bend out a small square that's about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) long; fold it at a 90-degree angle to make feet.

4. Glue the body onto a small piece of cardstock. Use a half sheet of cardstock, though pick a different color from the cat. Add glue to the bottom of the cat's feet and press them onto the cardstock. As you glue the body, make an "A" shape with it using the feet as the bottom of the "A." Hold the feet in place for a few seconds until the glue starts to set.

If you used the cone-shaped body, you don't need to glue it to anything, as it is sturdy enough as it is.

5. Slice a tail off of the second piece of cardstock you cut in the beginning. Cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of cardstock off one of the short ends, leaving a rectangle that's about 7.5 by 5.5 inches (19 by 14 cm). Cut off the corners of the strip so that the tail is pointed at both of the short ends.

You could cut out a curvy tail instead if you prefer!

6. Cut the head out of the rest of the second piece of cardstock. Fold the piece of paper so that you half the long side. On the long non-folded edge, make the cat's chin by curving the corners with scissors. Unfold the rectangle for a moment, and start cutting halfway up the bottom rectangle; as you do, angle the cut in about 1 inch (2.5 cm) and stop at the crease in the middle. Fold the rectangle back, and the cuts you just made will pop up for the ears.

Run your fingernail along the crease at the top to make sure the cat's face stays folded.

7. Create the eyes and whiskers by cutting them out of paper. For the eyes, cut out 2 eye shapes from a contrasting color. Yellow goes well with black! Draw in a slit on each eye with a marker. Using the scraps of paper from your cat's main color, cut out small strips of paper for the whiskers. Glue the eyes and whiskers in place on the cat's face.

8. Add the tail and face to the cat's body by cutting slots for them to slide into. Along the top of the fold on the cat's body, cut a small slit going downward on either end of the body about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the ends. Slide the back rectangle of the cat's face into one end, facing away from the body. Slide one end of the tail into the back slit.

Add a bit of glue if they don't want to stay in place.



Question : Is there a way to make it 3D?

Answer : There is a pattern in the Silhouette library for a 3D paper cat. There are also many patterns and ideas if you Google "3D paper cat."

Question : Can I make it 3D?

Answer : Paper is not a good medium for 3D creations. Try making a cat from modelling clay instead of paper.

Question : Why doesn't the cat have a body?

Answer : It has nowhere to stick the body to -- but you could try to make it out of modeling clay.



Things You'll Need.

Making an Origami Cat : Square piece of paper, Pen or marker.

Creating a Cat out of a Paper Plate : Paper plate, Acrylic paint, Paintbrush, Scissors, Circular lid, Glue or tape, Paper scraps or googly eyes and a pompom.

Cutting out and Gluing a Paper Cat : Cardstock, Scissors, Glue or glue stick.

Februari 12, 2020

how to make a standing tiger out of clay

How to Make a Standing Tiger Out of Clay.

Clay is fun to work with. You can make almost anything out of it; animals, objects, and more things. This article will talk about how you can make something out of clay in the animal "category", tigers.



Steps.

1. Find a flat, clean workspace to create your clay tiger. If you create it on a bumpy surface, the tiger might look bumpy or some parts smaller than the other, for example, the head is bumpy or one leg is bigger than the other. A flat space will help you make your clay tiger comfortably.

2. Start with a big piece of orange clay. Roll it into a ball. Shape it into a rectangular prism. Round the edges to help it look like a tiger's body.

3. Roll a smaller piece of orange clay into a ball. This will be the head. Stick the head at the end of the body with a toothpick.

To stick the head on, break a toothpick in half. Poke one of the halves of the toothpick in the place you're going to put the head. Stick the head onto the toothpick. Don't let any of the toothpick show up at the bottom, and make sure the toothpick doesn't stick out. The toothpick will help the head stay and not fall off.

4. Roll two small yellow balls of clay and add them to the bottom (not all the way at the bottom) of the head. Poke small holes in them.

5. Roll another small ball of yellow clay, and add them under the two muzzles, in the middle. You will see a mouth form.

6. Roll two small orange pieces of clay into two balls for the ears. Flatten them, but keep them a little thick. Stick them on top of the head, one on the left, one on the right.

7. Flatten two smaller pieces of black clay, and flatten (this time, not thick at all). Stick them on the front of the ears. These will show the inside of the ear.

8. Make eyes using two small balls of black clay. Stick them on the (not all the way on the top) top.

9. Add a nose using pink or black clay. Shape a ball of clay into a triangle and stick it in the high middle of the snout (where the muzzle and mouth are).

10. Make arms by rolling two cylinders of orange clay. Stick them to the front sides of the body.

11. Bend the end for paws. If you'd like, you can add pads and/or claws.

12. Make legs by rolling two cylinders of orange clay. Bend the ends to create paws. Stick the legs to the back sides of the body.

13. Make a tail by rolling a cylinder of orange clay into a thinner cylinder. Roll a black oval of clay and stick it at the end of the orange strip. Stick it where the bottom will be.

14. Make lots of strips of black clay. Stick them everywhere (not all over, or the tiger will be messy!) for stripes.

15. Finished.



Question : How do I make a real looking tiger?

Answer : Try adding some features like a more detailed face and more stripes. You could add whiskers by cutting small pieces of cord and sticking them into the clay before it dries.

Question : How could I add a mane for a lion?

Answer : Add some extra clay around the neck and spread it out to look like a mane.



Tips.

Use a toothpick to hold the head in place.

Make sure you don't put too many stripes on the face, or it may block the eyes and/or nose.

You can also make a sitting tiger if you'd like.

Be creative! You don't have to use orange, because if you want to create a Siberian tiger out of clay, you have to use white instead of orange.

Make sure that when you cook the tiger, the tiger is made of a clay you can cook, not one you can't cook. Baking one that cannot be cooked may cause fire and/or cause the clay to melt. Examples of clay that cannot be cooked are air-dry clay, modeling clay, play dough, etc.

You can make your tiger any size you want.

You can also paint the stripes after drying your tiger.

Warnings.

Do not cook clay that can't be cooked in the oven! It may cause a bad smell if it melts, or even a fire! Read the clay instructions before cooking first.

Things You'll Need.

Yellow, pink, orange, and black clay.

Toothpick.

Februari 12, 2020

how to crochet a cat hat

How to Crochet a Cat Hat.

With these instructions, you can crochet a charming hat for your kitty.



Steps.

1. Chain 4; Slip stitch in first chain made. This will make a ring to crochet into.

2. Single crochet 7 into the ring, use a slip stitch to join, single crochet into first single crochet made: 7 single crochets.

3. Chain 2, work first half double crochet in the same stitch as the chain 2; work 2 half double crochets in each stitch around in a circle; slip stitch in first half double crochet made: 14 half double crochets.

4. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch as the chain 3, double crochet 2 in each stitch around, slip stitch in first double crochet made: 28 double crochets.

5. Chain 1, single crochet 8 in a circle, chain 13, skip 4 stitches, re-attach using a slip stitch. (This will create the first ear hole.) Single crochet 10 more stitches in a circle, chain 13, skip 4 stitches, re-attach using slip stitch, single crochet 3, slip stitch in first single crochet made. By now your hat should start to curve a little bit, which is what you want.

6. Chain 1, single crochet 7 in a circle. Note: You will be working into the 'ear hole' now, so you will be working in the space under it, but it's basically like working a normal stitch. Single crochet 16 in the 'hole', single crochet in each stitch until you hit the next ear hole, single crochet 16 in the hole, single crochet 3, slip stitch in first single crochet made; cut yarn and tie off. Weave in yarn ends with yarn needle.

Alternate explanation:Chain 1, single crochet in next 7 stitches.Single crochet 16 around the chain of 13.Single crochet in each stitch up to next chain.Single crochet 16 around chain of 13.Single crochet in next 3 stitches, slip stitch in 1st single crochet made.

7. Done! Now your little ball of fur is ready to get cozy in the cold times!



Question : How do I make an adult woman cat hat?

Answer : You will need cloth of your liking and get the sewing materials. Measure the cat's head, and make the cloth the same size of the cat's head. Sew into a circle and design it how you want.



Tips.

You can make a chin strap. Cut a 6 inch (15.2 cm) piece of yarn, and tie it onto the middle of the ear hole, try the hat onto your kitty to determine how long the chin strap should be, hold the spot and cut off the extra yarn, but leave an inch so you have room to tie it loosely.

Things You'll Need.

Size H 5.00 mm crochet hook.

Medium-weight yarn.

Yarn needle.

Februari 12, 2020

how to make furry cat ears

How to Make Furry Cat Ears.

Cat ears are cute accessories that can be easily made. You can wear them with a costume, or as a fun accessory with an outfit. All of the materials needed to make the cat ears can be found at most arts and crafts stores. To make furry cat ears, create the ear bases, put the ears together, and complete the cat ears with the help of an elastic band and hot glue.



Part 1 Creating the Cat Ear Base.

1. Draw the cat ears on paper. This will be the template for the wire. Basically, you just need to draw two wide triangles. You might like to try drawing a few different sizes to see which size looks best on your head. You can cut out the template, or leave the cat ears drawn on the paper. Keep this design as your template for the remaining steps.

Keep in mind that the template will be slightly smaller than the finished ears because of the fur. A template of about three inches is a good size to use.

It doesn’t matter what you use to draw the ears, but pencil is good to use if you will be redrawing the ears multiple times.

2. Create the cat ears with jewelry wire. Following the paper template, bend the wire into the shape of the cat ears. Jewelry wire should be fairly easy to bend, but you can use a pair of long nose pliers to help form the shape. Do this for both ears and you should end up with two triangle shaped ears.

If you don't have wire, you can use paperclips. Just straighten them out and use them as wire. Don't worry if they don't make a perfect triangle. It won't matter when you put them in the fur. Use glue to bind the sides until you put them in.

Use a jewelry wire that is thicker so that it won’t fall out of shape when fur is added to them. 16 or 18 gauge is a good choice because it is thick, but can be bent without too much effort by using pliers.

3. Cut out the fake fur. Following the paper templates again, cut out four triangle shapes in fur. You can use any type of fur that appeals to you, like black, leopard print, or lion-like fur. Fur can be purchased at an arts and crafts store. These should be about a half an inch larger than the template, though, as the fur needs to hold the wire triangles inside once stitched up.

Remember that you can always make it smaller if it's too big, but you can't make it bigger if it's too small.



Part 2 Putting Together the Ears.

1. Sew the fur together. Place two fur pieces together. The fur sides should be facing each other. Sew each side, but leave the bottom edge unsewn. That is the part you are going to insert the wire through to shape the ears. The finished product should be inside out. Repeat this step until you have two ears.

There should be very little seam allowance—only about an ¼ of a inch.

Use a color of thread that best matches the color of fur.

2. Flip the ears so that you can see the fur. The ears should be inside out with the fur parts facing each other once you have finished sewing. Now, turn the ears so that the fur is on the outside. The ear shape should be really obvious now. Inspect the ears to make sure that there aren’t any holes or mistakes.

Turn the ears inside out and sew up any holes that you find.

Use a pair of sewing scissors to cut the thread where any mistakes have been made. Remove the thread from that part and sew it back up with new thread.

3. Place the wire triangle pieces inside each ear. Insert the wire you shaped into triangles earlier into the furry ears. The wire should be able to fit snugly inside of the fur without too much or too little room. Adjust the wire if necessary.

4. Sew up the bottom of the ears. Once you have inserted the wires into the furry ears, sew up the bottom portion that is still open. There shouldn’t be any opening on the ears when you have finished sewing. It doesn't matter if this sewing line is messy, as nobody is going to see it.



Part 3 Completing the Furry Cat Ears.

1. Create the band for the ears. Measure the elastic band or ribbon around your head. The ribbon should cross over the top of your head rather than your forehead. You can find a band or ribbon at most arts and crafts stores. Sew or hot glue the ends together to form a circular headband that fits your head. If you’re using a ribbon, you can also choose to tie the ribbon in the back so that it is adjustable.

If sewing, include a seam allowance in your measurements before cutting the ribbon. Tie the ribbon when testing it on your head to see how much ribbon will be needed in total.

You can also choose to use a headband instead of an elastic band or ribbon.

2. Mark the placement for the ears. First, hold the band and ears together to see where the ears look most natural. Then, check in the mirror to see where the ears look best. Making marks on the headband while it is on your head, use a pen or marker to make marks where the ears will be covering.

It may be easier to have someone help you make the marks while the band is on your head.

3. Attach the ears to the headband. Use hot glue to attach the cat ears onto the headband in the positions that you marked. Use just enough so that the ears stay up, but don’t use so much that the glue gets on other places on the headband or ribbon. Allow at least ten minutes for the glue to dry.

Have someone help you with the hot glue if you aren’t comfortable with using it on your own.

4. Check the finished product. Once the glue has dried, try on the ears. The band should fit your head without sliding. The ears should be standing straight up. Make any adjustments as needed.



Question : What if I don't have any wire, or my parents won't let me use any?

 Answer : Depending on the size of your cat ears and the thickness of the fur, you might not even need any wire to make them stand up; the wire is there for support. If the ears still flop over after you have made them, try filling them with some cardboard or craft foam instead.

 Question : Is there any alternative to the fur if I don't have a lot of money and can't buy felt or fur and don't have a cat?

 Answer : If you own any old stuffed animals that you don't care for anymore, you can use the fluff from those.

 Question : Can I use white fur?

Answer : Absolutely.

Question : What do I do if I don't know how to sew?

Answer : You can always ask a friend or family member. If you're feeling ambitious, you can learn how to sew yourself.

Question : Can I use real cat hair?

 Answer : Yes, if you want, but it may be best to pick the cat's fur off of the cat brush, not the cat itself.

Question : How can I make fake fur?

 Answer : You can make the fur by tearing felt to make fluffy strips. Then, get the same color felt, and glue or sew the fluffy stripes onto it and then cut out the triangle shape for the ears.

Question : How can I make wolf ears the same way?

 Answer : Make the shape a bit taller and more pointy. Look at pictures of wolves for reference on how their ears are shaped and then just change the shape.

Question : Could I put pink felt in the center for the finished ear?

 Answer : Yes. Just sew or glue it on with a color similar to the color of the felt.

Question : Where can I get fake fur?

 Answer : A craft store or someplace that sells fabric. Or you could remove some from a stuffed animal.

Question : Can I make non-fluffy ears?

 Answer : Yes, but you may need to expand on your ideas, especially if you are looking to cosplay with them. You could use polymer clay.



Tips.

Fake or fun fur makes a mess when cut. Have something ready to sweep or vacuum it up.

Warnings.

Use care when handling hot glue, as it can easily burn.

Things You'll Need.

Paper for template.

Scissors.

Thin wire for the ears.

Fake fur (20 cm sq. or 7.9 inches.).

Elastic ribbon (5-6 cm or about 1 or 2 inches wide) Make sure you have enough to fit around your head and extra ribbon left for tying.

Hot glue.

Needle.

Thread.

Paper.

Marking tool.

Scissors.

Februari 12, 2020

how to make a small penguin christmas ornament

How to Make a Small Penguin Christmas Ornament.

Make a small penguin ornament suitable for hanging on a Christmas tree.



Steps.

1. Cut out the body, cut 2 pieces. Attach the white belly to the body using one strand of black embroidery floss folded in half. Knot the end just like sewing with thread. Refer to the picture in the same area you find the pattern.

2. Place the blank sides together. Sew the body together with black sewing thread, leaving the bottom open to turn and stuff later. Keep your stitches small and as close to the edge as possible without missing any areas. Turn the ornament right side out and check for any missed areas.

3. Stitch the hat together wrong sides together, then turn right side out. The hat base (the white square) fold into a long square then sew together with white sewing thread making a circle. Turn that right side out and glue that to the bottom of the hat. A hot glue gun is recommended it seems to stick a little better, but be careful of your fingers. Also, using hot glue, attach the pompom to the end of the hat. This is the reason his hat is flat at the tip, to accommodate for the pompom.

4. Take two small eyes and glue to the top of his belly part. Use just craft glue for this.

5. Fold the beak into a triangle (in half) and using the hot glue, glue the beak just below his eyes. Again, be careful with the little pieces.

6. Glue the finished hat onto his head with the hot glue. You can also put some fiberfill (stuffing) into the hat for body, before you glue it.

7. Cut a 12" by 1/2" strip of felt (of whatever color you'd like), and tie that around his missing neck above his arms and below his face. You might want to experiment with the width and length of the scarf. You can also cut the ends in strips to make a little fringe. Tie that around him, you might want to glue a small section of the back down, as well as underneath where it's tied just so it doesn't come apart. He'll catch cold if he doesn't have his scarf on.

8. Stuff his body to the desired girth you'd like him to have. Sew up the bottom.

9. Attach thread or ribbon to the back. The form is up to your own creative wishes.

10. Embellish it. For example, glue snowflake to his hat, and place a present in his hand.

11. Finished.



Tips.

Decorate as you see fit.

Change colors of the hats, scarf, etc.

Warnings.

If you use a hot glue gun, please supervise children.

Things You Need.

Felt (black for the body, white for the belly, a goldfish yellow color felt for the beak, red and white again for the hat and color of your choice for the scarf.)

Black embroidery floss, separated into strands, e.g. DMC #310.

Small googly eyes.

MM eyes.

A small white pompom.

Februari 10, 2020

how to put a bird on it

How to Put a Bird On It.

In Portland, you can put a bird on something and just call it art. If nothing has birds on it, you know what you can do? Put birds on things. Spruce it up. Make it pretty.



Steps.

1. Put a bird on a teapot. Draw a bird on a piece of paper. Cut out the little bird carefully. Save that little bird for later, so you can put it on something. The remaining paper, with the outline of a bird, is your stencil. Hold it up to a teapot and paint over it. Carefully peel the stencil away and allow the freshly painted bird to dry.

2. Put a bird on a tote bag. Draw a bird on felt and cut it out. If you are a hipster, cut the bird out of a piece of fabric that would otherwise have been thrown away (check local dumpsters). Attach the bird to a plain tote bag with fabric glue, or sew it. Did you see the bag before? Probably not. Now there's a bird! It's flying. It's free.

3. Put a bird on a card. Take the paper bird that you cut out earlier and glue or tape it to the front of a card. It's so pretty. Fantastic.

4. Put a bird on toast. Before serving toast, leave it in the toaster until it's nice and brown, then scrape away at the edges to leave the shape of a bird.

5. Sew a bird right onto a pillow. Get a thick thread in a color that contrasts the pillow. Draw a the faint outline of a bird with tailor's chalk. Sew along the line until you have a bird. Don't miss a spot.

6. Paint a bird on a bird. You can put a bird on anything, even birds. If you have a bird figure, paint a little bird design on it. Don't blow on things, though. You might get dust in someone's eyes.



Warnings.

If an actual bird enters your home or the building you're in, avoid it at all cost. You don't know where it's been. Hold up any item to defend yourself, or throw it if you must. Get the bird out as soon as possible.

Februari 09, 2020

how to make ping pong ball chicks

How to Make Ping Pong Ball Chicks.

Ping pong ball chicks are an easy way to make little chickens for craft or decoration. They're a great idea for spring craft projects, for Easter decorations or just because you love chickens. The children will enjoy making these neat little chicks and it's an affordable toy or craft.



Steps.

1. Paint the ping pong balls yellow. Make sure the entire ball is painted yellow. Hang or rest in an egg carton to dry. They must be completely dry before proceeding with the next steps.

2. Make the beaks.

Cut long diamonds from the orange felt. You'll need one orange diamond one per bird.

Fold in half to create a beak. Keep pinched with your fingers.

Glue in place on the fold line/area on the ping pong ball. The triangle edges will stick forward to form the beak shape.

Repeat for each chick you're making.

3. Create eyes. Draw on eyes with the black Sharpie marker.

You can also create eyes with eye stickers, but handmade ones are fast and easy to do, plus you have plenty of creative leeway to make the eye shapes any way you like (try anime style, for example), and with or without eyelashes too.

Repeat for each chick you're making.

4. Make the wings for the chick.

For each bird being made, cut out two wings from the yellow felt. Cut the wings in a rounded way, not spiky or too textured. Keep the chick looking soft and cute!

Glue the wings in place on the sides of the chick.

Repeat for each chick you're making.

5. Shape legs from the wire.

At the end of each leg, shape the three "toes." You'll need to play around with the balance a little, to be sure that the toes enable the chick to stand.

When finished, glue the legs firmly in place. Allow to dry completely.

Paint the legs completely using orange paint.

Repeat for each chick you're making.

6. Display the finished chicks. Place on a tabletop or in a basket. If used as a toy, do not give to children under 3, as the small parts are a safety hazard.



Tips.

Looks at pictures of chicks online for design or coloring ideas.

If you want to make the chick look more realistic, add a yellow pom pom for a head, using the ping pong as the body.

Warnings.

Neither the project nor the end result are suitable for children under three, due to the small parts.

Use orange pipe cleaners (chenille sticks) in place of wire if you're concerned about children being scratched by the wire.

Wire feet may scratch tabletops and other fine surfaces. If this is going to be a problem, glue the chick to a square piece of fine card and place that on the surfaces instead.

Things You'll Need.

Yellow paint.

Orange paint.

Black Sharpie or other permanent marker brand.

Orange felt.

Yellow felt.

Thin craft wire (or use orange pipe cleaners and skip the orange paint).

Scissors.

Glue.

Februari 08, 2020

how to make egg carton chicks

How to Make Egg Carton Chicks.

After dyeing your eggs for Easter, you probably have a cardboard egg carton left over. Instead of throwing it away or recycling it, why not cut it up and turn it into a bunch of cute chicks instead? All you need is some paint, paper, and glue. Best of all, you can fill these chicks with candy, and give them away as gifts or treats!



Part 1 Making the Body.

1. Cut two cups from an egg carton. The best type of carton to use is the cardboard kind. It soaks up paint much better. You can try using the foam kind, but the paint may not stick as well.

Make sure that you cut the cups apart so that they are two separate pieces.

Trim the edges so that they are nice and smooth. You want a nice round shape.

2. Tape the cups together along one edge. Set the cups down, side by side, with the inside facing up. Fold a strip of masking tape over the edges where the cups are touching. This tape will act as a hinge.

For extra security, close the cups, and add a strip of tape on the outside. Make sure that it's on the same side as the inside tape. You want to be able to open and close your chick.

3. Paint the outside of the cups. Hold the cups from the inside, with the hinge resting loosely between your thumb and forefinger. Apply a coat of yellow acrylic or tempera paint. Make sure that you get the paint inside the crease between the two cups as well.

4. Let the paint dry. If the color looks dull or dark, you may need to apply another coat or two of paint. Let the coat dry before applying the next one.

5. Consider painting the inside of the chicks. You don't have to do this, but it will give them a nicer finish. You can use the same color as you did for the outside, or a different color. If you plan on filling the chick with candy, try to use a non-toxic paint. Most children's paints are, but double-check the label to make sure.



Part 2 Making the Beak, Wings, and Feet.

1. Get some orange and yellow paper. You can use construction paper or cardstock. You can also paint plain paper orange/yellow on both sides, and use that instead.

2. Cut two triangle shapes out of orange paper for the beak. Make the beaks a little bit taller than you want them to be. This will allow you to attach them to the chick. The triangles should be the same size, and no larger than the bottom of your egg cups.

3. Cut two triangle shapes out of yellow paper for the wings. The triangles can be the same size as the beak, or a little bit bigger. Again, make the wings a little bit longer than you want them to be, so that you can attach them to the chick.

4. Draw feet shapes onto orange paper. Chicks have three toes, so draw something that looks like three skinny triangles attached together at the base. You will need two pieces. Make sure that they are smaller than the base of your egg carton cup.

5. Cut the feet shapes out. Don't worry about folding the bottom edges to make a hinge.



Part 3 Putting the Chick Together.

1. Glue the feet to the bottom of your chick. Close the chick and glue the feet to the bottom cup. Make sure that the toes are pointing away from the hinge, and that they are sticking out from under the chick.

The hinge will be on the back of the chick.

2. Open the chick back up. Set the chick down on the table so that the inside hinge is facing up. Turn the cups so that one cup is facing you and the other is facing away from you.

3. Glue the beak pieces to the top and bottom cups. Draw a line of glue along the bottom edges of the orange triangles. Press the triangles against the inside top and bottom edges of the egg cups. The beaks should be parallel to the hinge.

4. Glue the wings in a similar fashion to the sides of the bottom cup. This is the cup that has the feet attached. The upper cup should only have the beak piece attached.

5. Fold the beak and wings down. When you glued the beak and wing pieces down, they were sticking straight up. This is not very chick-like, so fold them down over the edges of the egg cup. Don't worry if they stick out a little.

6. Add some eyes to the top cup. Close the chick and turn it so that the beak is facing you. Use a black marker to draw two dots on the top cup, right above the beak. You can also glue on two tiny googly eyes instead.

7. Fill the chick with candy, if desired. You can also turn it into a mini Easter basket by stuffing the bottom cup with Easter grass, and placing a few chocolate eggs on top.

8. Close the chick. Set the chick down so that its feet are planted on the floor. You can adjust the beak and wing pieces as well, so that they stick up or down.



Tips.

White school glue works best, but you can also use hot glue, glue dots, or double-sided tape.

Your chicks don't have to be yellow. Try pink, blue, or purple instead!

If you don't want to make the chicks open-and-close, skip the tape hinge. Glue the wings and beak pieces on, then glue the two cups together.

You can use this method to make other types of birds as well.

Make a girl chick by gluing a tiny bow to the top of her head and adding some eye lashes.

Make a fancy chick by trimming down a yellow feather, then poking it through the top cup.





Things You'll Need.

Cardboard egg carton.

Yellow acrylic or tempera paint.

Paint brush.

Yellow paper.

Orange paper.

Scissors.

Glue.

Black marker or googly eyes.

Februari 08, 2020