Finished Size: 8" tall
Skill Level: beginner
 Clay pot, 4" diameter.
Ball knob with flat bottom, 2" diameter;
Button plug (nose), 3/4" diameter.
Acrylic paints: Milk Chocolate, Mink Tan, True Red,
      Boysenberry Pink, Lamp Black, Titanium White.
Spray matte sealer.
Red satin ribbon, 1/4" wide, 36" length.
Gold jingle bell, 3/4" diameter
Brown craft foam, 5"x6".
Optional (for antlers): tan chenille stems, four;
small branches, two;
drill with 1/8" bit.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the reindeer. (Note: Use photo as painting and assembly guide.) 
For head, glue ball knob to bottom of pot. 
Basecoat reindeer with Milk Chocolate and nose with True Red. 
Glue nose to face.
Paint chest Mink Tan, hooves Lamp Black, and cheeks Boysenberry Pink. 
Dot eyes Lamp Black. 
Add Titanium White highlight dots to eyes and cheeks.
Use black fine-tip permanent marker to draw mouth, line between hooves, and outline around cheeks and chest.
Spray reindeer with several light coats of sealer.
For antlers, cut antlers from craft foam; sponge paint with Mink Tan. 
Outline antlers with marker. 
Glue to back of head.
If using chenille stems for antlers, twist two stems together in center for each antler; shape as desired.
Glue to back of head. 
If using branches, drill two holes in head. 
Apply glue to ends of branches; insert into holes.
Cut ribbon length in half; wrap both lengths around neck. 
Thread bell onto one length. 
Tie ribbon into bow; trim ends as desired.
Add Your Own Touch . . .
 Reduce patterns and use a miniature clay pot for a smaller version.

 Buy a lamp wiring kit and a red light bulb. Drill a large hole where nose should be and insert light bulb through hole. Now Rudy's nose truly will be really "bright"!

Submitted by Connie O.