3d Poke In Art - Unicorn

This page covers: 2396, 2396A, A-PL-2396

3d Poke In Art - Princess Dress

This page covers: 2440, 2440A, A-PL-2440

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Ages: 6 and up · About 45-90 minutes · Easy · No mess

Watch how it's done:

What's in your kit:

• 1 Foam Base

• 160 White Petals

• 100 Purple Petals

• 100 Pink Petals

• 40 Yellow Petals

• 15 Silver Pipe Cleaners

• 1 Wooden Poking Tool

  
  

3D Princess Poke Art

Before You Begin

• Set up your work area first. Lay down paper towels to catch any small pieces or scraps.
• Lay out everything in the kit so it's all within reach before you begin.
• Choose a clean, flat surface to work on.
• Keep the foam skirt form, princess form, petals, bamboo poking tool, holographic fabric, pleated trim, pearl-style decor strings, shimmer ribbon, adhesive dots, and double-sided tape nearby.
• Use the bamboo poking tool gently while crafting. 

Step 1: Poke in the Petals

• Take the foam skirt form and bamboo poking tool.
• Choose a pink, purple, or white petal.
• Use the bamboo tool to gently poke the petal into the foam.
• Press each petal in until it feels secure, while leaving enough of the petal showing to make the skirt look bright and fluffy.
• Continue adding petals until the skirt is covered.
• Create stripes, swirls, colorful clusters, or your own pattern.
• Place the petals close together for a fuller look.
• If a petal pops out while you are working, simply poke it back in.
• Separate any petals that are stuck together so you use only one petal at a time. 

Step 2: Decorate the Dress Top

• Take the princess form.
• Wrap the holographic fabric around the princess's upper body to create a shimmering dress top.
• Press the end of the fabric into the slit at the back using the bamboo poking tool to help hold it in place.
• Apply double-sided tape along the top edge of the dress.
• Attach the pearl-style decor string along the taped edge.
• Place the pleated trim along the bottom edge of the top.
• Layer the holographic fabric if you want to add more sparkle and texture.
• Press the fabric end into the slit at the back again to help secure it. 

Step 3: Make the Bow

• Take the shimmer ribbon.
• Bring both ends toward the center to create two loops.
• Pinch the ribbon in the middle.
• Use an adhesive dot to hold the center of the bow together.
• Stick the bow onto the back of the dress.
• Place it near the princess's waist or anywhere else you like.

Step 4: Put Your Princess Together

• Take the decorated princess form.
• Carefully press it into the opening at the top of the foam skirt.
• Push gently until the princess and skirt fit together securely.
• Hold the skirt carefully so you do not pull out the petals.
• If any petals come loose, use the bamboo poking tool to press them back into place.
• Your 3D Princess Poke Art is now ready to display.  

3D Unicorn Poke Art

Before You Begin

• Set up your work area first. Lay down paper towels to catch any small pieces or scraps.
• Lay out everything in the kit so it's all within reach before you begin.
• Choose a clean, flat surface to work on.
• Keep the foam unicorn, colored petals, silver pipe cleaners, and wooden poking tool nearby.
• Use the wooden poking tool gently while creating your unicorn.  

Step 1: Decorate the Unicorn with Petals

• Take the foam unicorn and wooden poking tool.
• Choose a pink, purple, white, or yellow petal.
• Use the tool to gently poke the petal into the foam.
• Press the petal in until it feels secure while leaving enough showing so the unicorn looks full and fluffy.
• Continue adding petals until the unicorn's body is covered.
• Create stripes, swirls, colorful clusters, or your own pattern.
• Place the petals close together for a fuller look.
• Be gentle when holding areas that are already decorated.
• If a petal pops out, simply poke it back in.
• Separate petals that are stuck together so you use one petal at a time. 

Step 2: Make the Unicorn Horn

• Take one silver pipe cleaner and the wooden poking tool.
• Place the pipe cleaner next to the poking tool.
• Measure about 1½ inches from one end and bend the pipe cleaner at that point.
• Pinch the folded section and twist it around the longer section of the pipe cleaner.
• Hold the folded section against the poking tool.
• Wrap the long end of the pipe cleaner around both the folded section and poking tool to create the horn shape.
• Trim any extra pipe cleaner at the tip if needed.
• Take a second pipe cleaner.
• Before wrapping it, leave a short piece sticking out at the bottom.
• Wrap the rest of the second pipe cleaner around the horn to make it thicker.
• Slide the wooden poking tool out carefully.
• Continue shaping the horn until it looks even.
• Twist the short bottom piece into a point.
• Press the pointed end into the top of the unicorn's head.

Tip: Twist slowly and adjust the shape as you go so the horn looks smooth and even.  

Step 3: Make the First Ear

• Take one silver pipe cleaner.
• Measure about 2 inches (5 cm).
• Bend that section into a small leaf shape.
• Twist the bottom of the leaf shape so the ear stays together.
• Wrap the long end of the pipe cleaner around the ear once.
• Twist it again at the bottom to secure it.
• Fold the long end across the middle of the ear to help fill the center.
• Twist it at the bottom again.
• Leave the remaining long end sticking out because you will use it to attach the ear.
• Gently pinch the top of the ear into a point.
• Press the long pointed end into the unicorn's head beside the horn. 

Step 4: Make the Second Ear

• Repeat the same process with another pipe cleaner.
• Shape it to match the first ear as closely as possible.
• Press it into the opposite side of the unicorn's head.
• Adjust both ears until they look even. 

Step 5: Make the Tail

• Take 2 to 3 pipe cleaners.
• Cut them into slightly different lengths so the tail has a layered look.
• Bend each piece into a soft tail shape with curled ends.
• Line up the ends that will attach to the unicorn.
• Hold those ends together in a bundle.
• Wrap another pipe cleaner around the bundle to hold everything securely.
• Leave 2 to 3 short ends twisted together into one pointed piece so you can attach the tail to the foam.
• Press the pointed section into the back of the unicorn.
• Spread and shape the tail pieces until the tail looks full and flowing.

Tip: If needed, use the wooden poking tool to make a small hole before pressing the pipe-cleaner bundle into the foam.  

Step 6: Make Final Adjustments

• Check that the horn, ears, and tail are securely attached.
• Adjust the petals if any areas look uneven.
• Poke loose petals back into place.
• Shape the horn, ears, and tail until you are happy with your unicorn.
• Your 3D Unicorn Poke Art is now ready to display.

Safety:

WARNING: Choking Hazard. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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