Scarecrow

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  Step 1

  Blow up a balloon.

  Cover with paper mâché.

  Allow to dry.

  Do another coat & allow to dry.

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  Step 2

  Cover with white kitchen paper.

  Allow to dry.

  You may need to do a second coat.

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  Step 3

  Burst the balloon.

  Cut a hole in the bottom of the paper.

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  Step 4

  Glue the paper mache ball to the pole.

  Allow to dry.

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  Step 5

  Paper mache around the head & neck to secure.

  Allow to dry.

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  Step 6

  Measure & cut the pole for the height you want.

  Measure & cut the pole for the shoulder width.

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  Step 7

  Make a hole in the vertical pole to push the shoulder pole through.

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  Step 8

  Paint the paper mâché head.

  It may need another coat of paint.

  Allow to dry.

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  Step 9

  Sew the arms & legs of the clothing closed.

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  Step 10

  Sew the waist of the trousers to the jumper/ shirt.

  Cut a hole in the back side of the trousers so the pole can fit through.

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  Step 11

  Paint the paper mâché with red paint if you want a red apple face.

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  Step 12

  Put the clothing onto the poles.

  Stuff the clothing with straw.

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  Step 13

  Glue the eyeballs onto the head.

  Add face details to the head.

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  Step 14

  Add elastic to the neck of the jumper/ top.

  Pull tight & secure it.

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  Step 15

  Add the hat & scarf to the scarecrow.

  Add some acorns around the neck area.

  If you wish to add some additional straw to the hat & scarf, do this now.

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