The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · October 2013
Ages3–6 yrs
Prep15 min
Activity20 min
Leveleasy
MessMedium
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Kids stick googly eyes on black construction-paper mummy cut-outs, then squeeze lines of glue across them to make bandages. It's a quick, artsy Halloween craft with a simple way to make it a keepsake.
⚠️ Safety first
- Googly eyes are small parts and a choking hazard. Supervise closely, especially with kids who still mouth things.
- Adult cuts out the mummy shapes ahead of time.
- Glue and acrylic paint are not food. Keep them away from mouths and wash hands after the craft.
Before the kids arrive
- Cut mummy (person) shapes from black construction paper.
- Fill a squeeze bottle with glue and set out googly eyes.
Steps
Set out the mummy cut-outs, googly eyes and the glue squeeze bottle.
Stick two googly eyes on each mummy's head.
Draw eyelashes or other details on your mummy if you like.
Squeeze lines of glue back and forth across the mummy to make bandages.
Keep going until the head, arms and legs are all wrapped in glue lines.
Leave the mummies flat to dry.
Tips
- The flow from squeeze bottles is so much smoother than from the glue bottle itself. The lines are cleaner, and it's easier for little ones to feel in control.from the author
- This craft was clearly for fun and not for saving. To keep it, use a glue that dries white, not clear.from the author
- You can add white acrylic paint to regular glue to get white mummy bandages.from the author
Make it your own
- Once you have white glue mummies, punch holes and string them into a mummy garland for your mantle.
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Warhols Children · Oct 2013
These kids can have an amazing idea to create such creative and innovative craft ideas.. Simply awesome....