This is a great project for little hands to help with, plus they are so proud of the results. Toy soldier Christmas tree ornaments! The adults need to help with the cutting, and sanding of the cloths pins. Have fun with this family project.
Materials
Old fashioned cloths pins these are sold at Jo Ann's, and Micheal's
Hand saw
Paints dark blue, red, white, black, skin tone, pink acrylic Walmart carries a variety of Folk-Art paints
Paint brushes
Closed eye hooks
Jewelry glue
String or thin ribbon to hang ornaments
The flat cloths pin on the left be comes the body, the one on the right becomes the head, and hat.
Cut this cloths pin 1 1/4 like shown in picture.
Cut this one from the bottom 1 1/4 at the bottom.
This the toy soldier ready for painting.
The head is painted in flesh color, the hat in dark blue, the body top is done in red, the pants in dark blue, the hands are painted in white.
To paint the brim I use a black permanent marker, it makes a neater brim.
The cheeks are done in a blush pink color, a white dot in the opposite corners of the cheeks, a tassel in drawn with the marker in the middle of the hat. Dots for eyes. Screw metal eye screw on top of the hat to attached string through.
Glue head to body, and arms to the side. Add finishing touches like buttons, sash, and boots. Insert ribbon,or string through the eye hook. Enjoy making these toy soldier ornaments.
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