Make your own pom-pom animal pencil toppers

Learn how to make cute pom-pom animal pencil toppers with Steve Backshall and Hacker! Follow this easy craft activity and create a lion pencil topper, or experiment with different colours to make your favourite animals. A fun and simple DIY craft for kids to try at home.

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You will need

Pencil
Cardboard 5cm x 10cm
White, yellow and light brown wool
Scissors
Black and brown felt
Comb
Glue

Craft materials laid out on a wooden table, including scissors, a comb, a pencil, three balls of yarn in white and yellow shades, black and brown felt sheets, and a small piece of cardboard.

What is a pencil topper?

A pencil topper is a fun decoration that fits onto the end of your pencil. In this craft, you'll learn how to make a cute pom-pom animal pencil topper that turns an ordinary pencil into a roaring lion or your favourite animal!

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Pink pompom axolotl pencil topper attached to a yellow pencil, held in a hand against a blue background with lily pads, flowers and the Blue Peter badge.

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Steve Backshall tracks down the world's deadliest animals in Deadly 60 which you can watch on CBBC and iPlayer or check out the Deadly 60 hub here!

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