This clay pot animals kids craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- FREE Printable Clay Pot Animals Template
- Small clay pot(s)
- (pink or other colour)
- Cardstock (grey and pink, or other colour)
- Glue tape
- Black marker (fine tipped)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Paint the flower pot
- Decide which farm animal you’d like to make and paint a clay pot the base colour. (Pink for the pig.)
- Paint just inside the rim of the pot as well.Allow it to dry (it dries quickly) then add a second coat of paint, if needed.
Step 3: Cut out the template pieces
- While the paint is drying, print the template (link in the materials list above).Cut out the template pieces for your animal.
- Trace the pig’s hooves onto grey cardstock and cut them out.
- Trace the ears and snout onto pink cardstock and cut them out.
- Cut a small strip of pink cardstock that gets thinner on one end.Twirl the paper around a pencil or your pinky finger to create the pig’s spiral tail.
Step 4: Add the details onto the clay pot
- Add glue tape to the bottom part of one of the pig’s ears.If you have any pencil marks on the ears, add the tape to this side.
- Attach the ear to the inside lip of the pot. Repeat with the second ear.
- Use glue tape to attach the snout to the front center of the pot (opposite the ears).
- Add glue tape to the back part of the hooves. Attach them under the pot at the front so the hooves are sticking out.
- Attach the tail to the back of the pot so it points out on one side.
- Use a fine point marker to draw the pig’s eyes and nostrils.
- Your clay pot animal is complete!
- Now have fun using one of the other templates to make a whole group of animal flower pots.
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This clay pot animals kids craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the clay pot animals kids craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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