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Clay Pot Frankenstein Craft

How to Make a Frankenstein Monster Using a Clay Pot

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Clay Pot Frankenstein Craft

Clay Pot Frankenstein Craft

Find out how to make a cute Frankenstein using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.

  • Age Guideline: 6 Years and Up
  • Time Required: 30 minutes (Does not include drying time)

The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumstances.

 

Materials Needed:

Instructions:
Wipe down your terra cotta pot with a damp cloth and let dry completely.

Paint the top edge of the clay pot black and the rest of the pot green. Paint a face on your Frankenstein. Once all your paint is dry, spray it with the clear acrylic sealer.

Cut 2 small 'T' shapes out of craft foam; these will be Frankenstein's bolts. Glue them in place and your Frankenstein is done! Use it for a candy dish or to hold pencils and other similar items.

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