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Alligator Clothespins


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Alligator Clothespins - clothespin alligatorsThis is a fun and easy way to turn regular old clothespins into little biting alligators. Using a couple shades of green and dotting techniques will give these little guys their osteoderms, also known as alligator bumps! This is a great craft for all ages!

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Total Time: 45 minutes

Supplies:

Alligator Clothespins - supplies
 

Steps:

  1. Paint the clothespins in different shades of green.
  2. Alligator Clothespins - paint the clothespins in different shades of green
     
  3. Allow to dry 20 minutes.
  4. Alligator Clothespins - allow to dry
     
  5. Paint little staggered dots on the backs of the alligators in the opposite green colour as their base.
  6. Alligator Clothespins - paint staggered dots with opposite green on backs
     
  7. Paint white dots in front of the metal prongs to form eyes.
  8. Alligator Clothespins - paint white dots for eyes
     
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  9. Flip the paintbrush around and dip in black paint. Dot pupils onto the eyeballs and allow to dry.
  10. Alligator Clothespins - used brush handle tip to paint pupils
     
  11. The alligators are ready to chomp!
  12. Alligator Clothespins - they are ready to chomp
     

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