Wolf Craft Stick Project
Some animals just have main-character energy and the wolf definitely tops the list. Quiet, mysterious, and just dramatic enough to carry a full animated movie, this popsicle stick wolf is the craft equivalent of a snowy adventure story waiting to happen.
This wolf craft stick project is simple to make, full of cold-weather charm, and totally perfect for winter units, woodland themes, or any kid going through their “howl at the moon” phase.
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What You'll Need for This Wolf Popsicle Stick Craft
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Wolf
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Line Up the Sticks
Line up four popsicle sticks to create the wolf’s body. Break a fifth stick in half.
Step 3: Brace the Back
Glue the two halves across the back to hold everything together.
Step 4: Mix the Gray Paint
Mix a little black and white paint on a paper plate to get the perfect gray.
Step 5: Paint the Base
Paint the whole popsicle stick base gray and let it dry.
Step 6: Cut the Wolf Pieces
Print the template and use it to cut out the wolf’s white face and chest pieces, plus the ears.
Step 7: Add the Face and Chest
Glue the white face and chest pieces onto the gray base.
Step 8: Paint the Outer Ears
Paint the outer ear pieces gray and let them dry.
Step 9: Cut the Inner Ears
Cut out the white inner ear pieces and get your glue ready.
Step 10: Layer the Ears
Glue the white inner ears on top of the gray ears.
Step 11: Attach the Ears
Glue the ears to the top of the wolf.
Step 12: Cut the Nose
Cut an oval nose from black construction paper.
Step 13: Add the Eyes and Nose
Glue on the googly eyes and the nose. Go with the biggest eyes you can find!
Step 14: Make the Paws
Cut two circles for the paws and paint them gray.
Step 15: Attach the Paws
Glue the paws to the bottom of the wolf.
Step 16: Draw the Mouth
Use a black marker to draw the mouth.
Step 17: Add Paw Pads
Draw paw pads on each paw with the marker.
Step 18: Add the Tail
Paint the tail half gray, half white, then glue it to the side so it swoops up with a bit of flair.
All done!
Your wild wolf is ready to howl!
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