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How to Make a Snowman Out of Tomato Cage

### Making a Snowman Out of a Tomato Cage

Materials Needed

* Tomato cage (round or square, but round works best)

* Zip ties

* Twine or rope

* Styrofoam balls (2, one for the head and one for the body)

* Craft foam or felt for facial features

* Glue

* Black sharpie

* Orange spray paint

* White spray paint

* Gloves

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Tomato Cage

* Stand the tomato cage upright and pull the bars of the cage closer together to form a narrower frame.

* Secure the bars with zip ties at various points to keep them in place.

Step 2: Attach Styrofoam Balls

* Place the larger Styrofoam ball on top of the narrower tomato cage, centered between the bars.

* Secure the ball to the cage using twine or rope, wrapping it tightly around the ball and the cage.

Step 3: Create Facial Features

* Cut out the facial features from craft foam or felt, including eyes, nose, and mouth.

* Glue the features to the Styrofoam head using glue.

* Use black sharpie to add any additional details to the face.

Step 4: Spray Paint

* Spray paint the entire tomato cage and Styrofoam balls white using white spray paint.

* Let dry completely.

* Optional: Add orange spray paint to the nose to create a carrot nose.

Step 5: Add Finishing Touches

* Once dry, add any finishing touches you may want, such as a hat, scarf, buttons, etc.

* Place your tomato cage snowman in your yard or garden for all to enjoy!