Prepare the Clay Pot: Place the clay pot on a paper plate to protect your workspace. Using the medium brush, apply a coat of red acrylic paint to the entire surface of the pot. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Create the Ladybug Markings: Once the red paint is dry, use the fine brush and black acrylic paint to draw a vertical line down the center of the clay pot. Carefully paint small black dots on either side of the black line to resemble ladybug spots. The number of spots can be varied for a more natural look. Allow the black paint to dry completely.

Craft the Antennae: With adult supervision, use scissors to cut the pipe cleaner in half. Take one-half of the pipe cleaner and fold it half lengthwise. Gently curl the folded end several times using your fingers to create a small, rounded antenna shape. Repeat this process for the other half of the pipe cleaner.

Attach the Antennae (Adult Required): Using the hot glue gun and with adult supervision, carefully apply a small hot glue to the tip of one pipe cleaner antenna. While the glue is still hot, position the antenna on the inside rim of the clay pot, just above the black line. Hold the antenna in place for a few seconds to allow the glue to cool and secure. Repeat this process for the other antenna, ensuring they both face forward.