Magiclay Snowman

By Spotlight

Paper Magiclay modelling clay dries like paper.

Final Result

Materials

1 x 40mm wooden bead
5 x 7mm pompoms - assorted colours
2 x 8mm joggle eyes
1 x 6mm chenille stick - black
15cm dark red acrylic felt
Paper Magiclay 50g - white
Arbee craft glue 50ml

Step 1

Cover the 40mm wooden bead with a layer of paper magiclay and slightly flatten out the bottom to form a steady base for the snowman's body.

Step 2

Make 3 small indentations down the centre of the body to press the pompom buttons into.

Cut 2 x 4cm pieces from the black chenille stick for arms.

Push the arms into the body and bend to shape.

Step 3

Roll some paper magiclay into a ball approximately 4cm wide for the head and press onto the body.

Press the eyes into place and make an indentation for the nose and press the pompom in place.

To make his smile, gently press into the magiclay with your fingernail or a pencil.

Step 4

Cut 2 triangles of felt and glue sides together to make a hat.

Glue onto the head and shape.

Glue a pompom to the tip of the hat.

Step 5

Leave overnight to dry completely.

Use this paper magiclay snowman as a Christmas tree ornament, name card holder, table decoration or gift embellishment.

Try using different sized wooden beads as a base for making a whole snowman family.

Handy Hint

Arbee Paper Magiclay is a lightweight, soft and elastic modelling compound.
It dries in hours, resulting in a strong, featherweight material.
Paper Magiclay will bond wet to dry, requiring no adhesives, joining techniques or tools.
This modelling compound can be pulled, stretched, rolled, shaped, cut, stamped and pressed into an infinite range of sculptured shapes to match your imagination.
Once dry it can be painted with acrylic paint.

You can add food colouring while moulding to create a marble coloured effect.