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Your comprehensive resource for ladybug facts, crafts, products & fun!
Making a ladybug with plastic clay can be a fun and rewarding experience. You could make them as a simple decoration, gift or a toy for a child.
I've had the fortunate experience of making my ladybugs with my children which allowed me to show them the process of creating their own toys. This I hope builds in them a greater appreciation of their belongings and not always taking for granted everything that comes out of a package.
The ladybugs I've made below were very simple to create and require just a few simple inexpensive materials.
Materials for Making the Ladybug
I used two pre-colored blocks of plastic clay; red and black Sculpy. I also used a fine tipped pen to poke holes for the eyes and mouth. You can get Sculpy in a variety of colors inexpensively including plain white if you choose to paint your lady bug at {someplace}. If you do want to paint it, I recommend using acrylics which {someplace} also has cheap.
Sculpting the Ladybug
Step: 1
Start by rolling a ball of red Sculpy for the basic shape of the ladybug's shell.
Step: 2
Create the basic shapes for 6 legs ( 3 cylinders) , 6 spots, a head, and a back stripe using black plastic clay.
Step: 3
Assemble these pieces together to create the ladybug.
Step: 4
Carefully poke holes in the head for eyes and the mouth with a fine tip pen.
Step: 5
Place the ladybug on a cookie sheet covered with a little bit of foil and bake at 275 degrees for about 15 minute per half inch. My little ladybug took only about 25 minutes to be cooked thoroughly. Make sure to cool thoroughly before attempting to handle the ladybug.
Ladybug Fake Needle Point Craft
This fun craft for kids and parents will guide you through how to make a Ladybug design that looks like needle-point using markers.
A really easy, fun craft that makes a great ladybug decoration for the home.
Ladybug Plaster Craft
In this fun little project, get some tips and ideas on painting a little plaster ladybug figure! These ladybug figures are super inexpensive and easy to paint.
Ladybug Paper Plate Craft
Here's a fun ladybug craft to do with kids using mostly around the house items and other low cost supplies. This works great as a classroom project as well!
Ladybug Kids Shirt Craft
A simple step-by-step craft that is very low cost for making a ladybug shirt for kids.
We made our ladybug shirt for about two dollars!
Ladybug Cakes
Get some ideas and tips for making your own ladybug cake or, if you have made your own ladybug cake before, share your ideas with the rest of the world.
Ladybug Cookies
Ladybug cookies are a great cooking craft for birthdays, holidays, and just general family fun. Learn how to make ladybug cookies or submit you own great ideas.
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