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How to Make an Easy Paper Mache Easter Bunny with Vintage Sheet Music

Learn how to make a charming paper mache Easter bunny using hymnal sheet music, wire, and Mod Podge.

Materials

  • 1 large paper mache egg approximately 6 inches. I found mine at IKEA, but you can also find unfinished paper mache shapes at Michaels or on Amazon
  • 1 large plastic egg approximately 3 inches. Dollar Tree works perfectly
  • Soft craft wire
  • Masking tape
  • Pages from an old hymnal or sheet music
  • Mod Podge
  • Foam brush or paintbrush
  • 2 small black buttons for eyes
  • Ribbon to tie around the bunny's neck
  • Dark wax for antiquing. I used Annie Sloan's furniture wax

Instructions

  • Tape the seam of the large egg and flatten the bottom so the bunny sits upright. Tape and hot glue the small plastic egg on top to form the head.
  • Bend wire into ear shapes, leaving a half inch on each end to attach. Create two arms the same way. Hot glue and tape all pieces securely in place.
  • Tear sheet music into strips approximately 3 inches long and a half inch wide.
  • Brush Mod Podge onto the bunny, layer on strips, and brush over the top to seal. Cover the body first, then the head, ears, and arms. Add extra layers to the cheeks. Allow to dry completely.
  • Apply dark wax with a dry brush and blend with a clean cloth until you reach the desired antique look. Buff lightly once dry.
  • Hot glue button eyes in place and tie a ribbon around the neck.