Christmas Kids Craft: How to Make a Fun Clay & Pinecone Polar Bear Family
'Tis the season for all things merry and bright...and crafty! Are you looking for a fun and festive project to create with your kiddos this holiday season? Look no further than this adorable Clay & Pinecone Polar Bear Kids Craft! Smaller scented pinecones create baby polar bears, while a sugar pinecone is transformed into the mama bear. Kids will love getting their hands (and noses) into this project. And the best part? It requires very few materials, so it's perfect for those days when you feel low on energy (we all have them!). So without further ado, let's get started!
What You'll Need:
2-3 Bindle & Brass scented pinecones (however many baby polar bears you want to make)
White air-dry clay
Black Sharpie
Floral wire
Clear glue
Cotton balls
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Step One: Press a 1" diameter ball of clay into a funnel or small bowl to create the bears' snouts, forming a triangular point at the end.
Step Two: For each baby bear, attach the head to the bottom end of the pinecone until it is securely attached by pressing it into place. Don't worry about the circle becoming flat at the end, where it's attached to the pinecone. That's supposed to happen!
Step Three: To form the clay paws for the baby polar bears, simply roll out 4 appropriately sized balls of clay.
Step Four: Attach the legs to the pinecones by gently pressing them into place under the body until they are secure. They will transform from the clay circles into their paws.
Step Five: Press two small half-circles of clay to create the ears. Stick a small piece of floral wire into the bottom of each ear, so it stays more secure on the head. Form a small triangular nose of clay, securing it to the snout with a piece of floral wire at the base of the nose and through the snout.
Step Six: Now use your black Sharpie to add two tiny dots for the eyes and color in the nose.
Step Seven: Stuff your pinecones with cotton balls. We love how the white really makes the polar bears pop, but feel free to leave it natural if you prefer.
Step Eight: Repeat these steps for the mama polar bear. Using larger clay elements proportionate to the large sugar pinecone.
Step Ten: Note that when our polar babies dried, one head came unattached, and a few legs. So be sure to press securely to pinecone, or we used a dab of gorilla adhesive to reconnect them.
Making homemade Christmas decorations is one of our favorite holiday traditions. It's a fun way to get into the festive spirit, and we always end up with something unique to enjoy for years to come. This year, we're making a cute family of clay & pinecone polar bears. They're easy to make, and they smell great! So, give this project a try if you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids (or if you're just feeling crafty)! You'll be glad you did.
