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Australian Art Activity - Native Australian Bird

"Karak" (Junior)

The South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo was the Official Mascot of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Suitable for:

Primary levels

Materials:

Poly Egg 70mm, Tinsel String black, Paper Magiclay, Joggle Eyes with lashes, Chenille Stem yellow, Ostrich Wool black, Supertac, Feathers black and red, Felt black, Edding 2000 Marker Yellow

How to Make a Karak Junior:

1. Take an equal length of Tinsel String and Ostrich Wool and wind them around a Poly Egg covered in Supertac. Keep winding until the egg is completely covered in black. Set aside to dry.

2. Make two small feet by twisting and cutting a yellow Chenille Stem. Poke the feet into the bottom of the covered egg.

3. Model a small beak out of Zart Paper Magiclay and colour it with a yellow marker.

4. Glue on two Joggle Eyes and the beak.

5. Create a crest of feathers, Tinsel String and Ostrich Wool and glue it on to the top of the bird.

6. Cut a long feather shape out of black Felt, cover it with Tinsel String, Ostrich Wool and black and red Feathers.

7. Glue the tail feather on to the back of the bird.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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