Apple face Scarecrow
This is a home made scarecrow.

You could use any old clothing you have to dress the scarecrow.

Posted by Super Madcow from Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom • Published 29th September 2015 • See Super Madcow's 1027 projects »

Step 1
Blow up a balloon.

Cover with paper mâché.

Allow to dry.

Do another coat & allow to dry.
Step 2
Cover with white kitchen paper.

Allow to dry.

You may need to do a second coat.
Step 3
Burst the balloon.

Cut a hole in the bottom of the paper.
Step 4
Glue the paper mache ball to the pole.

Allow to dry.
Step 5
Paper mache around the head & neck to secure.

Allow to dry.
Step 6
Measure & cut the pole for the height you want.

Measure & cut the pole for the shoulder width.
Step 7
Make a hole in the vertical pole to push the shoulder pole through.
Step 8
Paint the paper mâché head.

It may need another coat of paint.

Allow to dry.
Step 9
Sew the arms & legs of the clothing closed.
Step 10
Sew the waist of the trousers to the jumper/ shirt.

Cut a hole in the back side of the trousers so the pole can fit through.
Step 11
Paint the paper mâché with red paint if you want a red apple face.
Step 12
Put the clothing onto the poles.

Stuff the clothing with straw.
Step 13
Glue the eyeballs onto the head.

Add face details to the head.
Step 14
Add elastic to the neck of the jumper/ top.

Pull tight & secure it.
Step 15
Add the hat & scarf to the scarecrow.

Add some acorns around the neck area.

If you wish to add some additional straw to the hat & scarf, do this now.