You need only a few materials to make safari animals.
Most people enjoy the beautiful, majestic look of safari animals. The wild manes, striped or dotted coats and array of colors make the animals excellent art subjects. Pictures of safari animals frequent art exhibits and magazines, and children often draw and imagine safari animals. This craft utilizes a specific cutting and gluing technique to create paper versions of these exotic creatures.
Instructions
1. Find a picture of your favorite safari animal.
Choose a picture of a safari animal from a magazine or online template. Select a picture large enough to trace and cut without the loss of details such as the tail, feet or ears. Cut the picture from the magazine or printed template. This picture will serve as a stencil.
2. Creat paper animals in both natural and unnatural colors.
Fold the piece of card stock in half. Use the stencil to trace the animal onto the card stock. Trace the animal so the head, tail and back touch the folded portion of card stock.
3. Be careful when cutting your animal.
Cut the lower portion of the animal from the card stock. Do not cut the section of the animal along the fold. Leave the fold intact so that both sides of the animal remain attached.
4. Add the animal's markings to make it distinguishable.
Use the markers to decorate the animal. Draw the animal’s markings and distinctive features such as stripes or scales. Glue the googly eyes onto the animal. Allow the eyes to dry for five minutes.
5. Cutting and gluing allows paper safari animals to stand.
Glue both sides of the animal’s head and tail. Do not glue the legs. The unglued legs will splay out and allow the safari animal to stand. The safari animal is now complete.
