Black Cats Craft
Whether you are superstitious or not, having a black cat cross your path doesn't have to be a bad thing. Black cat crafts can turn a boring, chilly fall day into a fun-filled afternoon of artistic adventures. From a simple shape collage to textured sculptures, you can make your own Halloween decorations that feature these fabulous furry felines. Does this Spark an idea?
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Materials
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The necessary materials that you will need to make your black cat craft are dependant on which project you choose. Collages and other similar crafts require at least one type of paper. Construction paper is typically the best choice as it is affordable, easy to find in stores and can be cut with little fuss. Other materials that you may need to create a craft cat collage include textured items that provide a furry or fuzzy effect such as craft fur, felt or flannel fabric. Three dimensional black cat crafts may require a more elaborate materials list. For example, to make a paper mache cat you will need paper paste, newsprint or other thin weight paper and paint.
Simple Crafts
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Young children can help to make Halloween decor by creating simple black cat crafts. A basic shape collage is one of the easiest projects to try with kids in the early elementary years and younger. Instruct the child to trace and cut a circle for the cat's face, a large rectangle for the body, smaller rectangles for the legs and tail and two triangles for the ears. Use a glue stick to assemble the cat, and complete by drawing a face with a white crayon. Another easy option is to print out a cat template and decorate it with markers or glue on crinkled black tissue paper for a textured effect.
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Sculpture Crafts
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Create a black cat sculpture to use as a spooky centerpiece or festive display. Little kids will love the gooey mess that paper mache projects make, and older children, teens and adults will get a kick out of crafting their own individualized cat form. Use a store-bought paper mache mix, or make your own by mixing flour, water and a hint of school glue. Cut the top off of a large sized milk carton, or blow up a balloon as an armature for your cat craft. Cover with paper paste, allow time to dry and paint your cat black. You can add facial features and ears by gluing cut construction paper or card stock to your model. If you are looking for a less messy project, try a molded clay sculpture or pop-up cardboard construction.
Decorating
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Your black cat is complete, looks fantastic and is now ready for its big debut. If you are looking for a way to display a black cat craft, try treating it like you would any holiday decor. Dress up your front door with a cat collage, add interest to a Halloween party table setup with a cat sculpture centerpiece or tape your little one's paper cat craft to a window looking out.
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