Ingredients
- 1 number 16 balloon
- 1 number 12 balloon
- Light brown yarn
- Craft glue
- Water
- Tape
- Light brown foam sheet
- Beige foam sheet
- Black foam sheet
- Red glitter foam sheet
- Brown glitter foam sheet
- Recycled cardboard
- 1 scarf
- 1 strand of micro LED lights
- Silicone glue (preferably hot silicone glue)
- Scissors
Instructions
- Prepare and position the balloons: Inflate the number 16 balloon and the number 12 balloon. Use the number 16 balloon as the lower base and the number 12 balloon as the upper base. Arrange the two balloons so they resemble the body and head of a reindeer. Position the smaller balloon above the larger one, then secure the connection with tape.
- Mix the glue and water: Prepare a mixture of craft glue with a little water for coating the yarn.
- Coat the yarn: Place the light brown yarn into the glue mixture until coated, then remove excess glue.
- Wrap the balloons with yarn: Begin wrapping the coated yarn around both balloons in various directions to create a supportive shell.
- Allow the yarn shell to dry: Leave the wrapped balloons undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours, or until the structure feels firm.
- Remove the balloons: Once the yarn structure is firm, carefully remove the balloons from the yarn shell.
- Draw and cut the foam details: Use various foam sheets to create decorative details for the reindeer.
- Attach the foam pieces: Secure the foam details to the yarn shell using silicone glue.
- Make the antlers: Cut antler shapes out of recycled cardboard, cover with brown glitter foam, and attach to the reindeer.
- Add the scarf and LED lights: Arrange the scarf around the neck and position the micro LED strand carefully.
Notes
Keep in mind that children should work with adult supervision when using scissors, hot silicone glue, balloons, and lights.
