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Thinking of making a grass head character? These guys are super easy to make and you get to watch them grow “hair”. Have fun styling and trimming your grass head once it’s fully grown and keep watching it grow as time goes by. In this tutorial we’ll take you step-by-step through the process of painting the pot “body”, how to correctly fill in the head so it grows lots of “hair” and after care for your grass head so it grows!
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, ear muffs, gloves and mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Take an old nylon stocking and cut it off at the foot. This is going to make up the head. With the help of an adult, open up the stocking and carefully sprinkle some grass seeds at the bottom.
To give your grass head some shape, you’re going to fill it out with some peat moss. Open up the stocking and fill it up with peat moss. Make sure the grass seeds stay in place at the bottom, because this is going to ensure that your grass head ends up with plenty of “hair”. You can push the peat moss around to give your head a shape that you like. Small and round, tall and wobbly - have fun with it! Once you’re happy with the size and shape of your grass head, tie the stocking off with an elastic band.
Now that we’ve got our grass head, you’ll notice it’s looking a little bare. It’s time to add personality into your grass head by adding a face! Stick some googly eyes on with craft glue, add a mouth, nose, ears, arms and any other features you’d like. This is where pipecleaners, markers, paint, pom poms and glitter glue come in handy to really bring your grass head to life.
Once you’re done decorating, all that’s left to do is wait for the grass head to grow its hair. Put your grass head in some gentle sun, preferably indoors - a window sill or a desk near a window is a great place. Make sure to mist it with water often to keep the grass seeds nice and moist so they can grow…unless you want your grass head to stay bald!
Once your grass hair begins to grow, you can trim and style it for some extra fun.
This grass head D.I.Y. allows kids to get super creative and gives them something they can practise looking after. It’s amazing to watch something grow, especially if you’ve grown it yourself! Simply head into your local Bunnings Warehouse to find everything you need to make some grass heads with your kids now.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
