COPFORD & EASTHORPE SCARECROW FESTIVAL

HINTS & TIPS

Getting started

A scarecrow is simple to make and will provide a great opportunity for the whole family or a group to share in its creation.

Each one will be individual, and you’ll be surprised at the personality they take on.

Thinking of a name also helps to develop their character.

First create a basic design and gather your material together. A traditional scarecrow was usually a crossed timber figure that was dressed and stuffed to give him volume.

If you have never made a scarecrow before, you have a real treat in store.

BUILDING YOUR SCARECROW

Attach the two pieces of timber together to form a cross. Make sure that the arms are not too long for a shirt or jacket to be put on later.

If you are using stockings for the head, cut off the legs and put one inside the other for extra strength. Stuff it in the shape of a head.Tie the head loosely at the neck end.

Paint a face on with acrylic paint or permanent marker, or stitch features with wool or thread.Slide the head onto the short end of the vertical pole, then attach to the body by tying with string or wire. (An old football, gourds or cut out discs could also be used for heads.)

From here, use your own creativity. Drape any clothing onto the poles, stuff and tie off at the wrist, ankles and waist.

Attach strands of wool, straw, or other fibre under a hat.

Tie gloves to the outstretched ends of the crossbar

STUCK FOR IDEAS?

HINTS & TIPS

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE SCARECROW

BUILDING YOUR SCARECROW

STUCK FOR IDEAS?

HINTS & TIPS

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE SCARECROW

BUILDING YOUR SCARECROW

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