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Crafty Scarecrow
This creative and versatile project can be used as decoration or displayed in the garden as a traditional scarecrow.
 SUPPLIES
v 2 - 8-inch clay pots (body)
v 1 – 6-inch clay pot (head)
v 1 – 7-inch clay saucer (neck)
v 6 – 1 ½ or 2-inch mini clay pots (arms)
v 1 – ¼ inch dowel stick
v 1 – ¼ inch ceramic tile drill bit
v Burlap and pottery scraps
v Texture craft paint and paint brush
v Regular Liquid Nails (squeeze tube) (not clear)
v Floral and Craft accessories
 STEP 1 
The size of your pots will depend on how large you want your scarecrow. Paint your pots with texture craft paint. A minimum of two coats of paint will be needed. Mark where you want your "arm" holes to go and drill a hole on each side of the "body." Kids will need an adult to help with this part.
STEP 2 
Run the dowel stick through the pot. Do not glue pots together until you are finished with this step. You may need to guide the stick from underneath the pot. Make sure the stick is even on both sides. The stick length will depend on the size of your arms. The stick can always be cut smaller.
STEP 3 
Run the smaller pots on the stick. You may need to re-drill the holes in the smaller pots if they are not big enough. Cut three burlap squares for each pot and punch a hole in the middle to slide the three pieces of burlap between each small pot. This will allow the pots to fit tightly. For now, glue only the first pot against the body on each side.
STEP 4 
Assemble and glue the body rim to rim, put neck (saucer) upside down and the head on top of the saucer. Attach the rest of the arms (small pots) together. After the glue dries, touch up paint as needed.
STEP 5 
Be creative; embellish your scarecrow using your craft accessories. Give him or her its own unique personality.
This project takes approximately one to three hours depending on the size of your project. For the same reason the cost will vary. This project cost was about $15.00.
 TEACHER TIPS:
J Old blue jeans cut up, using pockets, zippers and belt loops would give your scarecrow a special touch.
J Hats or even plants in the head would be great too.
J Old jewelry makes a cute touch.
CLEAN UP:
Soap and water will clean any paint messes. The glue may require paint thinner for clean up.
Developed By:
Sharon Abbott
Bell County, Texas Master Gardener
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