Materials
- 1 canvas board, approx. 30 × 40 cm
- Air-dry clay, about 300–400 g total (planets and Sun)
- Acrylic paints (black, orange, blue, green, purple, yellow, white)
- Jute twine or string, 6–8 pieces, each 12–18 cm long
- Printed astronaut and space-themed cutouts (or hand-drawn alternatives)
- Craft glue or hot glue gun with 3–4 glue sticks
- Small paintbrush set
- Toothpick or sculpting tool (for clay texture)
Instructions
- Paint the canvas black and splatter white paint to create a starry space background.
- Shape clay into planet sizes, add surface texture, and let them dry completely.
- Paint each clay planet and allow the colors to set before attaching.
- Glue twine to the back of each planet, then secure the strings to the astronaut’s raised hand.
- Attach planets, sun, and decorative elements to the canvas, adjusting spacing for a floating effect.