- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.9 × 3.8 in (9.9 × 9.6 cm)
This silly poop swirl emoji paper squishy turns a classic icon into a super cute desk buddy, complete with sparkly eyes, a sweet cat-like smile, rosy pink cheeks, and a tiny heart detail. Grab the free printable template in US Letter or A4—it comes with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our heart eyes smiley squishy for a fun set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your poop swirl template at 100% scale on plain printer paper—make sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale line in the top corner; it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page version, color in the 3 swirl layers, cheeks, and little heart now, then let any marker ink dry completely before moving on.
2Tape the pieces
Cover just the front and back poop swirl pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the middle outward without pulling or stretching—stretched tape will wrinkle later over the curved brown layers. This smooth tape coating makes your finished poop swirl glossy, sturdy, and extra satisfying to squeeze.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the wavy dips between the 3 swirl tiers and around the pointed tip at the very top. Be sure to leave the narrow white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape so the sticky side faces up toward you. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, following the curved side bumps and top swirl tip. These little flaps will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Line up the front piece on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides together. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them firmly down along the wavy outline. Leave a 4 cm (1½ in) gap open along the flatter bottom edge—the pink line in the illustration shows where—so you can add the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and gently push them inside through the bottom gap. Guide the first bits all the way up into the narrow top swirl tip and the side bulges before filling the wider base. Stop once the shape feels soft and puffy, since packing in too much stuffing can make the seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the bottom opening and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along the entire wavy edge and the top point to make sure all the tape is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Done! Your cute poop swirl is ready—give its chubby cheeks a good squeeze and watch it puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Gently prick 1 tiny pinhole in the back piece so the air escapes slowly when you press it.
Free Poop Swirl Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- The colors smeared under tape. Dark brown or black marker ink on the eyes and smile can smudge if taped too soon. Always let markers dry fully before taping, whereas printer ink is fine right away.
- Tape wrinkles on the swirl. Wide strips can bunch up across the rounded poop swirl tiers if pulled tight. Use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them down gently without pulling or stretching.
- My squishy feels too hard. If the brown swirl feels stiff instead of soft and puffy, it has too much stuffing. Carefully open the bottom gap, take some filling out, and tape the edge shut again.
- Side seam splits open. The inward dips between the 3 swirl layers take extra pressure when you squeeze. Place a new short strip of clear tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old tape.
Questions
What are some fun paper squishy ideas for emoji fans?
You can color the black-and-white version of this poop swirl in pastel rainbow or strawberry pink shades! For a complete collection, make a matching silly face squishy to go with it.
How do you make a paper squishy face look neat and shiny?
If you color your own face details with markers, let the ink dry completely before adding the packing tape so the dark eyes and pink cheeks don’t smear. Smooth the tape from the center outward without stretching it for a crystal-clear gloss.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the edges?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so your seams would quickly open. Folding the snipped clear tape border over the edge holds the squishy together best.
What can I stuff my emoji paper squishy with?
You can use torn plastic grocery bags for a light and crinkly feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill for a super soft squish. Small pieces of memory foam also work great if you want a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this poop swirl squishy bigger?
Yes! Print the template page at a larger scale, such as 120%, and make sure the front and back pieces are printed together on the same sheet so they match up.
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