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Fork painted hedgehog

A plastic fork dragged through brown paint makes the spikiest, cutest hedgehog you've ever seen.

Fork painted hedgehog
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time20 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $4

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw the face
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    Draw the face

    Draw a small teardrop on one side of the paper for the hedgehog's face. Add an eye and a black nose.

  2. Step 2: Dip the fork
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    Dip the fork

    Pour brown paint on the plate. Have your child dip the back of the fork in it.

  3. Step 3: Press the spikes
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    Press the spikes

    Press the fork next to the face and drag it outward. Repeat all around the back in a half circle.

  4. Step 4: Layer more spikes
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    Layer more spikes

    Add a second row on top of the first. Messy spikes look the most real.

  5. Step 5: Add legs
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    Add legs

    Once dry, draw 2 little legs under the body with the marker.

Edie's tip

Glue a few dried leaves near the hedgehog for a fall scene.

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