This project is part of my earlier foam clay collection. Some details may use older techniques, older measurements (including grams), or early versions of my size-based system.
I’m keeping it here for free because many people still enjoy it, but it isn’t part of the updated beginner path or the improved printable library.
This little bunny ear chicken is one of my favorite spring and Easter foam clay figures. It’s cute, beginner-friendly, and great if you want an adorable tabletop piece or seasonal decoration.
Skill level: Beginner
Time: ~10-15 minutes
Dry time: overnight
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MATERIALS USED
- Free Printable Size guide: Bunny Chicken
- scale
- White foam clay
- Colored foam clay: red, orange
- Toothpicks
- Soft pastels: pink
- Acrylic paint: black, orange, white
🐝 QUICK VERSION
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- Shape the body
- Add wattle & wings
- Add bunny ears
- Paint facial details
STORY + INSPIRATION
Foam clay isn’t just crafting — it’s a soothing, almost meditative play with squishy and stretchy texture. This bunny ear chicken always makes me smile, especially when spring comes and I want something cheerful and easy to make.
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL
Step 1 – Shape the body
With white clay, or brown or black (whatever you want your chicken to be colored) form a large tear-drop shape with a slight upward curve for the tail feathers.
Step 2 – Add wattle
Make 3 small red balls and attach them to the head. Try to keep them the same size. This is where the tool I use helps a lot to stay symetrical.
Step 3 – Create bunny ears
Roll white clay into short sausages and add pink details for inner ears. Poke toothpicks into each ear and let it dry for a bit. This will prevent any squishing when you add them to the body. When you’re ready to at the ears to the body make another white sausage (headband) and add it to the chickens head. Then poke each ear through the band.
Step 4 – Paint details
Use acrylics and soft pastels for eyes, beak and cheeks.
Let it dry for 1-2 days. make sure to flip it over to let underside dry as well or put it on a mesh tray for better air flow. If you want to varnish your creation wait at least 1-2 weeks to ensure its completely dry. It will be harden fully (no more squishiness) and light as a feather. this will prevent any wrinkling or cracking in your clear coat.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! Are you in our Facebook group? If not I will send you the PDFs to your email! If at anytime you want a specific one and I haven’t sent it out, just leave me a comment under the tutorial. I will see it eventually and send it your way.
Very impressive that you are still so crafty! Wishing you many many crafty years to come!