Manny the Manatee

For this project you will need: Flour, water, balloons, newspapers, paint, tape, tissue paper or crepe paper, and decorations for whatever design you choose to make ... and definitely googlie eyes. WE LOVE GOOGLIE EYES! <3   This is Manny after three layers of paper mache' posing with our original design.

The picture we styled from and the beginning shape drawing.

Here is Manny finished except for his hanger. Still need to cut a hole, add the string, and fill it with candy.

another view.

 So, we have finished Manny the Manatee. It was lots of work. Four layers of paper mache made from 2 parts water and 1 part flour. Messy job! Make sure they cover their work area and wear old clothes. You will be a mess!

Once it is completely dried, we painted it .... and covered it with silver tissue paper (it is hard to find crepe paper in grey) ... added some googlie eyes and nostrils from repurposed jewelry. Taa Daa! Manny is finished.