Lovely Ladybird Fun Freebie
Try making posh paper mache at home! I have created a simple Ladybird design that you can make with simple materials and equipment lying around the house. This design is slightly more complex than my other Fun Freebies that you can find elsewhere in my Blog, as you will need to add wire legs - children will need adult help for this.
I frequently get asked how I make my sculpture or if I do workshops. The methods that I use are sculptural and quite complex and so tricky to make unless you have a dedicated studio or messy space and more heavy duty equipment to hand, however some of my smaller original designs lend themselves to projects that can be made at the kitchen table!
Lovely Ladybirds
You'll need to gather together some cardboard, glue, scissors, paint, newspaper, a bowl, spreader (blunt knife), pen, paintbrush, water and some sort of kitchen mixer to make you paper mache mix. To keep things user friendly I recommend you use traditional paper mache like you made at school, with flour to create a paste - you can find a recipe for this elsewhere in my Blog.
Follow the short video instructions below to see how your Ladybird can be made! For a more in depth method you can find full downloadable instructions with a printable template below. If you like this look out for my other fun freebies. For more complex posh paper mache designs to download and make yourself you will need to join my membership, or you can now book a workshop with me to find out how things are made with a little help from me!