Gummy Bear Paper Squishy Template

Red gummy bear with round ears, shiny highlights and a wide smile

The gummy bear brings good vibes to any pencil case. It suits kids who love animals and sweets at once, and it looks great in any color.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF contains the bear in color (front and back), a coloring version and mini bears. It is about 5 inches tall, with round ears, chubby cheeks and little shine spots.

At a Glance

Group
Sweets & Candy
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • Leave the shine spots white so it looks like see-through gummy.
  • Stuff the ears lightly so they stay round.
  • Tape makes it glossy, just like real gummy.
  • Make several colors, and the gang gets really fun.

🎨 Color Ideas

Raspberry Red
Bold red with white highlight streaks for that gummy shine.
Orange and Yellow
One bear in orange and his friend in yellow.
Green Gang
Mix light and dark green for an apple bear.

🔄 Variations

Bear Gang
Make five colors and line them up as a group.
Keychain
Hang a mini bear on a pencil case with a hole and string.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does it look see-through?
White shine spots and light colors create the gummy look.

How many colors are there?
You color them yourself, the color page is just one idea.

Can the bear handle squeezing?
With tape all around, yes. Do not press too hard or the paper will tear.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Gummibärchen-Squishy.