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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animals

Craft Instructions

Add a wild whacky animal army to your Wall with this Air Dry Clay & Model Magic Animal Craft. This flexible activity uses either Crayola Air Dry Clay or Crayola Model Magic.

Supplies:

Crayola

Craft by CIY Staff

Tools: Air Dry Clay, Model Magic, Paint, Markers, Construction Paper
Theme: Rainy Day Crafts, Fall, Halloween
Age: 8+, Tween+, Adult

Craft Instructions:

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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 1

1 Using a piece of cardboard, cut out the shape of a stylized frame.

2

Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 2

2 Sketch a frame border design and draw over it multiple times with Crayola Metallic Markers

3

Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 3

3 Paint a landscape or backdrop with Crayola Spill-Proof Washable Paint.

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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 4

4 Draw and cut out an outfit for your animal from cardstock, and add details with Crayola Markers.

5

Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 5

5 Glue your animal's outfit onto the frame.

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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 6

6 Mold and shape your animal's face using Crayola Model Magic OR Crayola Air Dry Clay.

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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 7

7 Glue your animal's head onto the frame.

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Air Dry Clay and Model Magic Animal Portraits Step 8

8 Attach ribbon to the back of the frame. After glue steps, let frame dry 1-2 hours before hanging.

CIY Staff Tips:

Air Dry Clay or Model Magic pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Air Dry Clay or Model Magic, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.

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