HOBBY HORSE

Materials needed:

broom stick
stovepipe wire
paint
paint brush
newspaper strips
 y to y inch
 wide
tacks
rope or yarn, felt, wire, raffia, etc.
 Tack wires to broom stick.
 Shape wires to form head.


* Cover form with strips of paper. Form may be stuffed with news-
paper padding which may also be tied around to form the neck. Con-
tinue covering with paper strips. Use paste generously. Add crumpled
paper to fill out hollows and to bring out such features as jaw bone,
nostrils, eyes, etc. Shape of head and features may be partially modeled
from basic form if enough paste is used to keep form moist and pliable.
Twelve to fourteen or more layers of newspaper strips may be needed.
The shape should be solid when dry.


 Cut or tear ears using
 several layers of paper. Roll
 ear at base and paste on
 head. Cover with strips.
 Final entire coat may be
 toweling. Let dry. Paint
 with tempera or enamel.
 Double strands of raveled
 rope may be used for a mane.
 Bind in middle or near base,
 flatten, and glue to neck.


 Buttons may be used for
 eyes. A harness may be made
 if desired, from leather,
 rope, felt, etc.