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You can use tacky glue
instead of hot glue except when gluing the hat
seam.
Directions are for a 12" tall snowman
however, you can adjust this project for any
size snowman.
 1)
Inflate one balloon to approximately 6 1/2".
Inflate a second balloon to approximately 5
1/2".
2) Tape the two balloons together. This
forms the basic shape for your snowman.
3) Mix the Paper Mache according to the
manufacturer's directions.
4) Start applying the Paper Mache to the
balloons. Leave a 2" circle uncovered in
the center of the bottom on the larger balloon.
Also, on the bottom of the larger balloon, apply
the Paper Mache so that it is relatively flat
allowing the snowman to stand up.
5) Once the two balloons are covered in Paper
Mache, set the snowman aside until it is
completely dry. Depending on humidity,
this may take several days. When the upper
portion is dry lay the snowman on his side so
the bottom can finish drying.
Tips:
- Place your snowman on a wire cooling
rack to improve air circulation while
drying.
- Never place your drying snowman next to
a heat source or in the direct sunlight
while the Paper Mache dries. If it
gets hot, the balloons will expand and your
Paper Mache will crack.
6) When your snowman is completely dry, use a
pin to pop the balloons and pull them out the
opening you left in the bottom of your snowman.
7) Using white acrylic paint, paint your
snowman. Let dry completely.
8) Cut one piece of fleece 36" x 3" and one
piece 22" x 10". When you cut the
fleece, both pieces should stretch in the long
direction. Fleece only stretches in one
direction so, if the long side is not stretchy,
turn your fabric before cutting out your pieces.
9) Tie the 3" x 36" piece of fleece around
your snowman's neck for a scarf. Cut each
end on an angle then, cut slits in each end that
are approximately 1/2" wide and 1 1/4" long.
10) Make a hat with the 22" x 10" piece of
fleece by overlapping the two 10" ends, forming
a tube, and hot glue or sew them in place.
11) Place the tube on top of the snowman's
head and cuff up the bottom. Gather the
top of the tube and secure with an elastic.
Cut slits in the top of the hat (the portion
above the elastic) approximately every 3/4".
12) To make a carrot nose, cut one side of
the pompom flat. then, trim the rest of
the pompom so that it is cone shaped.
13) Glue the flat side of the pompom to the
snowman's face as a nose. Glue the googly
eyes above the nose and glue the five 1/2"
buttons below the nose as a mouth. Apply
powdered blush to the cheeks.
14) Glue three 1" buttons down the front of
the snowman.
Printable instructions
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