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Styrofoam Ant


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This ant won't be a pest! What a cute little craft that is easy enough for kids and looks cute, not creepy. This makes a great after school or weekend craft, or even a class project.

You will need:

4 inch Styrofoam Egg
3 inch Styrofoam Egg
1 inch Styrofoam Ball
4 brown or black Chenille Stems
Delta Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint (brown or black)
Foam Brush
2 - 8 mm wiggle eyes
toothpicks
tacky glue


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What you do

Paint styrofoam pieces brown or black. Let dry. Glue toothpick into large end of large egg. Glue other end into ball. Glue another toothpick into ball at a 45 degree angle then into bottom of large end of other egg.

Cut 3 of the chenille stems in half, bend 1/2 inch from end for foot, then bend again at 3 1/2" for knee, glue ends into ball, three on each side.

Cut 4th chenille stem in thirds. Bend two 1/4" from one end and glue other end in top of head. Glue wiggle eyes to middle of head on either side.

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Project idea courtesy of Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames, to see more great craft ideas visit their website by clicking here.

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