Building a snowman provides an entertaining, creative way to
get
some fresh air on a lazy winter day. You'll need a few inches
of
snow on the ground; wear gloves or mittens.
Things You'll Need:
Snow
Mittens / Gloves (for builders)
Coal/Rocks/Buttons
Carrot
Hat
Sticks/Twigs
Any optional items
Instructions:
1- Test the snow to see if you have 'packing snow,' which clumps
together easily and isn't too wet. The snow must pack to make
a
snowman.
2- Shape a handful of snow into a ball. Continue adding more
snow and pack the ball until it's too large too hold.
3- Place the ball on the snow in front of you and slowly roll it away
from you. As more snow accumulates on the outside of your
ball,
pack, the snow by pressing on it with your gloved hands.
4 - Roll and pack the ball over and over until it is the size you want
for the bottom of the snowman's body.
5 - Repeat for the midsection and head. The bottom should be the
biggest ball, and the top should be the smallest.
6 - Place the mid-sized ball on top of the largest ball for the
snowman’s midsection. Next, place the smallest ball onto the midsection
for the snowman’s head.
7 - Pack some extra snow between the layers to make them stick
together. Place sticks down the center where the sections meet if you
are having trouble getting your snowman to stand up straight.
8 - Give the snowman a face. Use coal, rocks, buttons or anything dark
and round for the eyes. Use a carrot for the pointy nose. A horizontal
stick or twig will make a good mouth.
9 - Cover the top of his head with an old plant for hair, or give him a
knit hat to wear. Top hats will blow away unless you secured it
properly.
10 - Optional: Add arms, legs, and other accessories. Push sticks into
the sides of the midsection and hang old mittens on the ends. Place
boots at the bottom for legs. Also, consider adding items such as a
shirt, a scarf, or sunglasses.
