This adorable Foam Clay Gingerbread Grandpa is one of my most loved holiday characters! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn how to shape the body, add cute facial features, create frosting details, and finish your gingerbread girl with simple clay tools. It’s a perfect Christmas craft idea for kids, beginners, and anyone who loves cute seasonal projects.

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What You’ll Learn
- How to shape a gingerbread character using foam clay
- How to create smooth frosting details
- How to form small facial features and expressiveness
- How to attach clay to a pen topper without cracking
- How to choose colors and shading styles for gingerbread characters
Download the Printable Recipe + Template
This tutorial comes with a printable pattern that shows the exact sizes and outline of the shapes.
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Materials you will need:
Ginger bread eyes HEREFoam Clay Gingerbread Boy
Size guide tool


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