PIG

1. Mix clay to make 2” (5cm) ball in light pink then form into an oblong ball.  Use water to smooth surface.
2. Make two ½” (1.2cm) balls and form into teardrop.  Flatten teardrop pieces and press round end of detail stick to create a curve.  Attach ears using water and smooth out joints with detail stick.
3. Make a ½” (1.2cm) ball (white) and flatten slightly.  Make a ¼” (6mm) ball (pink) and flatten.  Attach snout pieces (white and pink) with water and poke two holes with needle stick.
4. Stick on plastic doll eyes (1/8”or 3mm).

5. Form a rope from ½” (1.2cm) ball.  Wrap around detail stick to curl.
6. Cut 1” (2.5cm) #24 gauge wire.  Use glue to secure tail to body.

CAT

Make triangle pieces for ears.  For nose, make two ¼” (1.2cm) balls (white) and one 1/8” (3mm) ball (pink).  With water, attach two white balls right next to each other and pinch top, then attach pink nose piece on top. Don’t forget to paint whiskers and stripes.

COW

Make triangle pieces for ears.  For nose, make two ¼” (1.2cm) balls (white) and one 1/8” (3mm) ball (pink).  With water, attach two white balls right next to each other and pinch top, then attach pink nose piece on top. Don’t forget to paint whiskers and stripes.

Attach ears and horns.  Cut out black patches and pink snout pieces and attach with water.

You could also make finger puppets by making a hole inside body.  Have fun and be creative!