Kids will love making this fun and easy ladybug figure.
Getting Started
Condition clay by kneading in your hands until warm and pliable.
Body
Roll a 1 ¼” ball of Red clay. Flatten bottom by pressing on work surface. With the toothpick, draw a line down the middle of the body from front to back to define wings.
Head and Spots
Press a ¾” ball of Black to the front of the body. Press various size balls of Black to the body for spots. Roll six ¼” balls of Black for the feet.
Eyes and Antenna
Press two ¼” balls of White to the top of the head. Add tiny Black balls for the pupils. Roll a ¼” ball to 1/2” long and press flat. Apply to the back of the eyes for the eyelids. Cut two 1 ½” lengths of wire with wire cutters and bend one end about ¼”. Insert into head for antenna. Add two ¼” Black balls to the end of antenna. Press the six balls for the feet to the bottom of the body.
Toothpick
Disposable Plastic Knife
24 Gage Red Craft Wire
Wire Cutters
