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Supplies:
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Watercolours
- Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Take Note Permanent Markers
- Paper Towel Roll
- Disposable Plate
- Yarn
- Water
- Disposable Cup
CIY Staff Tips:
- To create a pastel shade of paint, pour the paint colour of your choice and white paint onto disposable plate, then mix paint together with a paint brush.
- In lieu of painting the yarn with watercolours, use brightly coloured yarn to save some time!
Steps:
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-01.jpg)
Cut paper towel roll in half.
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-02.jpg)
Cover paper towel roll with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-03.jpg)
To create mane, wrap yarn around fingers 10–12 times, creating a loop. Gently remove from fingers.
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-04.jpg)
Using another piece of yarn, tie knot close to top of yarn loop to secure.
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-05.jpg)
Place scissors through bottom of loop and cut to create fringe.
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-06.jpg)
Repeat steps 3–5 to create tail.
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-07.jpg)
Paint yarn with different shades of watercolours. Dry overnight.
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-08.jpg)
Glue tail to back of paper towel roll. Glue mane inside roll, then hang over front of roll. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-09.jpg)
Sketch and cut out construction paper horn and ears.
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-10.jpg)
Add sparkly accents to horn with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-11.jpg)
Glue horn and ears inside paper towel roll, facing forward.
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-12.jpg)
Draw eyelids and eyelashes on front of roll with markers.
![Step 13](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Cardboard-Tube-Unicorn_Step-13.jpg)
Lightly dip finger into paint and press to front of roll to create rosy cheeks. Let all glue and paint steps dry 1–2 hours.
Occasion:
Mythical,
Rainy Day Crafts
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+