Made by Jeannie Rueter
This was a really simple project and lots of fun. I used a pre-existing form just because I already had it and wanted to do something with it. I made the bunny using an inexpensive paper mache egg that I bought at Target several years ago and sculptor’s wire mesh for the ears.
I used the same basic technique as for Jonni’s outdoor gnome. I covered everything in green painters tape then plaster cloth. I made the eyes and nose by melting small bits of glass in a kiln but beads, buttons, or polished stones would work, too.
Once the plaster cloth was dry I coated the whole piece with sanded grout I had left over from a tile floor repair. I painted the body and outer ears with an indoor/outdoor latex paint I had used on my fireplace and pink craft paint for inside the ears. He stands about 16″ tall.
I made him so he could be put outside but he’s too cute to stay outdoors! Next year maybe…
Love your website, Jonni!
Your bunny is just adorable. How can you not smile when you see it? Great job!
Thank you! It *does* make me smile every time I see it.
So cute!
Thank you, glad you like it!
What a great idea! Thanks, Jeannie.