Merchandise from The MandalorianOpens in a new tab quickly went from non-existent to everything you could possibly wantOpens in a new tab, but for some of us, we just can’t get enoughOpens in a new tab Baby Yoda. Whether you’re looking for a completely unique take on The Child, or you need something to tide you over until the budget allows for your next big Star WarsOpens in a new tab merch purchase… or you just really need a doorstop, we have just the DIY for you.
This Star Wars DIYOpens in a new tab is made with a bag of rocks, styrofoam, and papier-mâché, but it’s simple enough for even inexperienced crafters! We’ll tell you how it’s done with just the steps below.
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What You’ll Need
- Medium-sized burlap bag
- 3″ styrofoam ball
- Craft foam
- Newspaper
- Large bowl
- School glue
- Water
- Two straight pins
- Black paint pen
- White paint or paint pen
- Light green acrylic paint
- Pink pastel or chalk
- Paint brushes
- 4-5 medium sized rocks
- Hot glue gun
- Pencil
Start Crafting!
Step One: Begin by cutting the burlap bag 6 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. (Glue together an additional strip of burlap about 8 inches long and 1.5 inches if you’d like to make a handle.) Hot glue the seams of the inside of the bag together, and glue down the top edge on the inside to prevent fraying. Set aside.
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Step Two: Next, cut a half-circle from the craft foam about 3 inches long, with the edges of the top and one side straight to make The Child’s ear. Use the ear shape as a template, trace it on the remaining foam, and cut out the other ear.
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Step Three: Hot glue the straight pins to the straight edge of the ear. Let cool and push the ears into either side of the styrofoam ball.
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Step Four: Squeeze the glue into the large bowl. Mix with water, about 1/4 part water to 1 part glue.
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Step Five: Tear the newspaper into small strips. Dip the strips into the glue mixture and cover the head and ears completely. (This is messy!)
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Tip: Once you place the strips, you can fold and mold them to create textures and details like ear folds.
Step Six: Let the newspaper strips and glue dry completely, preferably overnight.
Step Seven: Once Baby Yoda’s head is dry you can paint it with the light green paint. You may need two coats for complete coverage. Let dry completely.
Step Eight: Rub the pink pastel or chalk on a piece to paper to create a powder. Dip a dry paint brush into it, and then brush it on to the inside of The Child’s ears.
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Step Nine: Next, sketch The Child’s face with a pencil. When you’re satisfied with how it looks, trace the sketch with the black paint pen and let dry.
Step Ten: Make the light reflections in the eyes with the white paint, and let dry.
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Step Eleven: Fold down the top edge of the bag to finish Baby Yoda’s robe. If you made a handle, hot glue it to the inside of the bag.
Step Twelve: Fill the burlap bag with rocks.
Step Thirteen: Hot glue The Child’s head to the bag.
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Your DIY doorstop is complete! Baby Yoda will be there to greet you every time to enter the room.
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Header Image: Kelly Knox/Lucasfilm
