Snowman Magnet

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Washable Kid's Paint
Model Magic®
Glitter Glue

household supplies

recycled newspaper
craft sticks
paper towels
plastic dinnerware (optional)
container(s) of water
sewing needle & thread (optional)
magnet (optional)

Why

These friendly snow sculptures may melt your heart, and kids think they're cool. Unwrap the Model Magic® to see beautiful holiday decorations materialize.

Steps

1. Roll Crayola Model Magic into a ball to shape the head of a snow sculpture such as a person or animal. Leave it in a ball for ornaments and gift-wrap accessories, or flatten it for a magnet.
2. Use more Model Magic to create features such as a hat and scarf. Cut pieces with craft sticks or plastic dinnerware. Let the sculpture dry overnight.
3. Cover your work area with newspaper. Paint your snow sculpture with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes.
4. When the paint dries, use Crayola Glitter Glue to add sparkle.
5. To make a magnet: Peel off the backing from a magnet strip. Use Crayola School Glue to glue the strip to the back of the sculpture.
6. To make an ornament or gift accessory: Ask an adult to thread a needle. Push it through the top of the sculpture to create a hanger for an ornament or a tie-on for gift wrapping.

When & Where

"The expression of joy on my son's face when he made a polar bear magnet was priceless."
- Yvonne Z., mom of 6-year-old.

"Our snow woman (we improvised) was a hit at the winter craft bazaar. Next year, we'll add the snowman and snow kids."
- Sada L., PTA volunteer.

Interesting Info

Parts of the South Pole are so cold (temperatures can reach -110 degrees F) that there is no life, with the possible exception of some bacteria.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Magnets— WARNING: Only use common magnets that have a weak attractive force, for example, magnetic tape or flexible refrigerator magnets. Never use permanent, high-attractive-force magnets, for example, rare earth magnets or magnets used in motors. If the magnet is small, follow the small parts guidance. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, and Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough—

Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient.
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Modeling Tools—Use the least dangerous point or edge sufficient to do the job. For example, craft sticks, plastic knives and forks, and cookie cutters can cut or carve modeling materials.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points