Polymer Clay Sparkly Snowman Figure

This polymer clay snowman figure glistens just like real snow! You and your preschooler will enjoy molding the polymer clay into simple shapes to create this delightful figure. No need for sculpting or fancy work. Once your snowman creation is complete, you and your preschooler will be proud to display it every holiday season for years to come.   

Materials You Will Need

Rolling pin
Plastic knife
Waxed paper
Clean soup can
Clear liquid glitter paint
Paintbrush

Snowman

White polymer clay 8 oz.
Red polymer clay 1 oz.
Black polymer clay 1 oz.
Orange polymer clay 1 oz.
2 small twigs

How to Make It

Note: Before working with polymer clay, it's a good idea to warm it with your hands before molding. This prevents cracking and makes the clay more pliable.

Step 1:

Roll most of the white clay into 3 balls: small, medium, and large. Stack into a snowman body. Roll remaining white clay into a circle about 1/2" thick and form into a flat base for the snowman to stand.

Step 2:

With black clay, roll tiny balls for "coal" eyes and mouth. Press into snowman's face.

Step 3:

With orange clay, form a cone-shaped "carrot" nose and press into snowman's face.

Step 4:

Place red clay between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll flat. With plastic knife, cut a long strip to make the snowman's scarf. At both ends of the scarf, create a tassled look by scoring with the plastic knife. Wrap the scarf around the snowman's neck.

Step 5:

From the flattened red clay, cut out a circle, using the soup can. Cut a slit from the center of the circle. Form into a cone shape for the snowman's cap. Press onto the top of the snowman's head. Press a tiny white ball onto the tip of the cap.

Step 6:

Press two twigs into the sides of the middle ball (torso) for arms.

Step 7:

Transfer the snowman onto a clean baking sheet. (Be sure to use one that can be devoted solely to polymer clay baking). Bake at low temperatures, according to manufacturer's instructions, for about an hour and a half.

Step 8:

When snowman is completely cooled, lightly coat the entire snowman with the clear glitter paint. Allow to dry overnight before displaying.

Show and Tell Us

Did you and your preschooler create a Preschool Holiday Craft and would like to show it off? Contact Preschool Holiday Crafts to submit a photo of your preschooler and his/her holiday craft. We look forward to seeing your fabulous creations!

 

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