Hot Chili Pepper Paper Squishy Template

Long red chili pepper with a green stem, angry eyes and small flames at the tip

Spicy, red and in a pretty bad mood: the hot chili is the squishy for hot heads. It looks dangerous but tastes like nothing and squeezes beautifully.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF shows the chili in red with a green stem, angry eyes and tiny flames, in color front and back. You also get a coloring version and mini chilis on page 3. It's about 5.5 inches long and slim in the hand.

At a Glance

Group
Stress-Relief Squishies
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!

😤 Stress-relief tip: Squeeze, squish, toss gently – for example at the squishy target. More ideas in the guide Squishies for Stress Relief.

💡 Tips

  • The chili is long and narrow, so cut the tip extra slowly.
  • Stuff the middle more and the tip only lightly so it keeps a nice curve.
  • Reinforce the stem with two layers of tape, since it gets handled most.
  • Don't press right between the eyes or a crease will form there.

🎨 Color Ideas

Fire red
Red with yellow flames at the tip looks like real heat.
Green jalapeño mood
A green one looks a bit milder, but still offended.
Rainbow chili
From yellow through orange to red, like the heat levels on a label.

🔄 Variations

Heat scale
Color chilis in different reds and line them up from mild to fiery.
Chili garland
Thread mini chilis on a string and hang them up as a garland.
Fire toss
Gently toss the chili at the target. It lands and nothing burns.

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)

Is the chili really hot?
No, it's just paper. Nothing burns, not even your fingers.

Does the chili help with anger or stress?
Squeezing can feel good and often lightens the mood. It isn't a promise or a therapy.

Can I use real chilis as filling?
Definitely not. Use only yarn, cotton or paper, never real food.

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: Feuer-Chili-Squishy.