Easy Hungry Caterpillar Sculpture For Kids
I have made this caterpillar sculpture with hundreds of first graders. The best part is that they always turn out so cute and can add their artistic touches. Our step-by-step tutorial will show you exactly how.
Why You Will Love This Sculpture
Notes On Supplies You’ll Need
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ART TEACHER TIP – Model Magic is fantastic to work with but is fragile when it dries. Showing children how it can break on one of your examples allows them to see how fragile it is.
Model Magic Caterpillar Sculpture Tutorial
Step 1: Rip Model Magic Into 4 Parts
With a washable marker, add green marks and mix into the Model Magic to make green for the caterpillar body.
Step 2: Roll Caterpillar Body
Roll 5-7 balls and put them together to make the caterpillar’s body.
Step 3: Make A Head
Roll small ball from one of the extra sections to make a head. Add red or the color of your choice into the Model Magic. Attach to your body.
Step 4: Create Facial Features
Using the same section, create and dye different parts to make the caterpillar’s eyes, mouth and attanea.
Step 5: Create A Base
We like to make a leaf with different textures for the caterpillar to sit on. Add a color of your choice to the item and place the caterpillar on it.
Step 6: Add Extra Details & Let Dry
Kids may want to make small food items or other accessories to add to the sculptures. It may take up to 24 hours for your sculpture to become spongy.
Optional Step: To help protect the caterpillars, add a clear spray coat, such as Mod Podge Iridescent spray.
Tips
- You could also build these with polymer clay if you want a sturdier material.
- Kids can also build the caterpillar, let it dry, and then use a small brush and watercolor to add color.
- Encourage children not to add items that are too skinny to the caterpillar.
- You can assemble something with regular glue if something breaks off a sculpture.
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Easy Hungry Caterpillar Sculpture For Kids
Supplies
- White Model Magic
- Washable Markers
- Clear Coat optional
Instructions
- Split the Model Magic into 4 sections.
- With a washable marker, add green marks and mix into the Model Magic to make green for the caterpillar body.
- Roll 5-7 balls and put them together to form the body.
- Make the head from another section of Model Magic. Color the Model Magic with washable markers. Attach it to the caterpillar.
- Create eyes, mouth and other details.
- Create a base, such as a leaf.
- Optional: Spray the sculpture with a clear coat once dry for extra protection.
Notes
- If the dried Model Magic breaks, you can attach it back with regular glue.
- Instead of using markers to color the white Model Magic, you can buy premade colors or use watercolor paint or acrylic paint after the sculpture dries.