How to create Easter Bunnies with Creative Paperclay

EASTER BUNNIES 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

Creative Paperclay® 

2 Styrofoam eggs

2 Styrofoam balls

Sandpaper

Paint Brush and water

Cardboard

Toothpicks

Glue

Paint

Gesso

Stain

Always keep the area wet when you are adding Paperclay to dry Paperclay.

I sand off rough spots as I go. You can also sculpt with a wet paintbrush.

Cut a 1" circle out of cardboard, glue a 6.5" x .5 strip of paper 

around circle. Let dry and the glue to 1.5" circle. 

Let dry and cover entire hat with Paperclay.

Cut 2" circle out of cardboard. Make a half circle out of Paperclay.

Let dry then cover entire hat with Paperclay.

Cut ears out of cardboard. Cover with Paperclay.

Cut feet out of cardboard.

Cut top and bottom of styrofoam egg. Cover with

Paperclay. Cover styrofoam ball with Paperclay. Let dry.

Glue feet to bottom of egg. Push toothpick into top pf egg.

Glue styrofoam ball to top of egg. Let dry.

Cut top of styrofoam ball off. Add Paperclay to 

cardboard feet and sculpt legs on side of egg.

Let dry.

Add strip of Paperclay around rabbit and up front. Smooth

clay to create jacket for boy. Let dry.

Add strip of Paperclay around rabbit and smooth upward to

create skirt. Let dry.

You don't need to add a whole jacket or skirt. Creating

the edge will give the look of a complete piece of clothing.

Add vest edge and two balls for rabbits face.

Add apron edge.Let dry.

Glue ears on both hats. Let dry.

Patch the ears to the hats with Paperclay. Let dry.

Add arms, nose and chin on both figures. Finish top of vest on boy

and blouse collar on girl. Let dry.

Glue hats on. Add strip of clay for shirt cuffs. Sculpt clay

away from hands. It will give the illusion of a complete shirt sleeve.

Let dry.

 Sand any rough spots and cover with gesso.

Paint and add details. If you are mixing colors keep 

colors in a container for touch ups. I use stain to

make the color pop a bit.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT

R Michael Palan