Papier Mache

Papier mache is a great craft product for a quick, simple and creative activity!

Heart-Shaped Pig Box

Pigs might fly with this wonderful heart shaped box. You could add your own tissue paper wings and watch this little piggy fly away!

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  • Step 1Paint your box with a base coat of white paint. Allow to dry. This is not essential but will help to make your colour brighter.
  • Step 2Paint your box with pink paint. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Cut ears and a snout from a piece of felt. Attach to the lid with glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 4Attach 2 wiggle eyes to your pig’s face with glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 5To create your pig’s tail, wrap a chenille stem around a pencil then carefully unwind it keeping the curl. Attach to the bottom of your box with glue. Allow to dry.

Materials used in this activity

Felt Squares - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10785
EACH $54.99 (inc GST) $49.99 (ex GST)
4 to 7 $47.29 (inc GST) $42.99 (ex GST) 8 or more $41.24 (inc GST) $37.49 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 10815
EACH $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (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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Papier Mache Box - Heart
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Product Code: 11202
EACH $3.14 (inc GST) $2.85 (ex GST)
50 to 99 $2.85 (inc GST) $2.59 (ex GST) 100 or more $2.19 (inc GST) $1.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15797
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
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