Modelling & Mosaics

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Winter Pengiun

Brrrrrr! With the weather cooling down, it's the perfect time to make this adorable penguin!

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  • Step 1Blow up a balloon approximately 1/4 full, then tie off in a tight knot.
  • Step 2Grab an egg carton and cut out two individual egg compartments. These will be feet. Tape them to the bottom of the balloon.
  • Step 3Tape the balloon knot down, so it is easy to cover.
  • Step 4From the lid of the egg carton cut two beak shapes (semi circles) and tape to the face of your penguin.
  • Step 5Cut two wing shapes from cover paper and tape to each side of the balloon.
  • Step 6Get ready to cover the balloon all over in Mod-Wrap. Cut thin strips of Mod-Wrap then dip these one at a time into a shallow bowl of warm water. Squeeze out excess water into the bowl before laying over the balloon.
  • Step 7Overlap the layers of Mod-Wrap strips in different directions to build strength. Let the Mod-Wrap dry thoroughly before decorating.
  • Step 8Paint your penguin black, with a white tummy. Paint his feet and beak orange. Glue two large wiggle eyes onto the face above the beak.
  • Step 9Make ear muffs for your penguin. Grab two large pom poms and a chenille stem. Cut the chenille stem in half and glue a pom pom to each end. Bend the chenille stem into a curve and glue the ear muffs to your penguin’s head.
  • Step 10Cut a long strip of felt to make a scarf for your penguin. Decorate with sequins and attach with glue. Wrap the scarf around your penguin.
  • Step 11Make a bow tie for your penguin using felt and attach under his mouth with glue.

Materials used in this activity

Balloons - Coloured - Pack of Approximately 100
Optional
Product Code: 10003
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $13.85 (inc GST) $12.59 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
Optional
Product Code: 10364
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
36 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Craft Bowls - Coloured - Pack of 4
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Product Code: 10717
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10817
EACH $13.19 (inc GST) $11.99 (ex GST)
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Chenille Stems - Bright - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10825
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10897
EACH Was: $43.99 Now: $27.50 (inc GST) Was: $39.99 Now: $25.00 (ex GST)
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Cup Sequins - Multi - 50g Pack
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Product Code: 11126
EACH $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)          
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Rainbow Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 500
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Product Code: 11773
EACH $43.99 (inc GST) $39.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $39.59 (inc GST) $35.99 (ex GST)          
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Masking Tape - 24mm x 50m
Optional
Product Code: 11775
EACH $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)
20 or more $4.61 (inc GST) $4.19 (ex GST)          
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Pom Pom Clever Tub - Pack of 300
Optional
Product Code: 12296
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)          
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Egg Carton
Optional
Product Code: 12333
EACH $1.82 (inc GST) $1.65 (ex GST)
20 or more $1.27 (inc GST) $1.15 (ex GST)          
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EC Mod-Wrap - 10cm x 4.6m
Optional
Product Code: 17669
EACH $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)
12 or more $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Junior Artist Paint - 500ml - Set of 11 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 20806
EACH $108.78 (inc GST) $98.89 (ex GST)
3 or more $84.58 (inc GST) $76.89 (ex GST)          
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