Description
Create a whimsical wooden spoon monkey with simple materials and steps, perfect for artists of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wooden spoon
- Brown acrylic paint
- White and black acrylic paint (for facial details)
- Colored craft paper or felt (for ears and clothing)
- Scissors
- Craft glue or hot glue gun
- Googly eyes
- Paintbrush
- Optional: Ribbon or yarn (for additional decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down newspaper or a plastic sheet to protect your surface. Gather all materials within reach.
- Paint the Spoon: Use brown acrylic paint to coat the spoon’s head. Apply multiple layers as necessary, allowing drying time in between.
- Create the Face: Once dry, use white paint for the monkey’s eyes, then add black dots for pupils. Glue googly eyes on top for fun effects.
- Add Features: Draw a nose and mouth with black paint. Cut out ear shapes from craft paper or felt and glue them on.
- Dress Your Monkey: Create clothing or accessories from craft materials and secure them with glue.
- Finishing Touches: Allow all glue and paint to dry fully before using or displaying your wooden spoon monkey.
Notes
Experiment with colors and patterns. Use this project to create a family of spoon animals or a whimsically decorated kitchen utensil holder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 monkey
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg