How to make a polymer clay caterpillar
A little green caterpillar made of small balls in a row.
All the colours for this idea in one kitPolymer Clay Kit · €39.95See the kit - Level
- Easy
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Steps
- 6 steps
What you need
Clay in these colours
- Green
- Black
- Pink
All these colours are in the Polymer Clay Kit (82 colours). See the kit
- Sculpting tools from the kit
- An oven, an oven thermometer and baking paper. An adult does the baking.
Step by step
Roll a green ball for the head.
Roll four small green balls, each a little smaller than the last, and lay them in a row next to the head.
Press the small balls in place in a row behind the head.
Roll two thin green sausages and press a small ball onto each one.
Press the antennae in place on top of the head.
Press black eyes, a black mouth and pink cheeks onto the head. Done!
Tip
Make the small balls a little smaller each time as you go towards the back.
An adult does the baking
- Preheat to 120–125 °C, never above 130 °C
- 15 minutes per 6 mm of thickness, max. 12 mm and 30 minutes
- Oven only: no air fryer or microwave
- Let it cool completely; attach cords and beads only after that
Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours
€39.95incl. VAT
82 colours of oven-bake clay, a work mat, a roller, sculpting tools and keyring parts in a storage box. Not suitable for children under 8; an adult does the baking.
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