Cut Out + Keep

Royal Swan

Turn into a Swan!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/royal-swan • Posted by BarryBelcher

We become the Ugly Duckling when we allow the thoughts that are going on in other people's heads affect how we think and feel. Create the most beautiful Royal Swan this year by using your own good thoughts and feelings.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

We become the Ugly Duckling when we allow the thoughts that are going on in other people's heads affect how we think and feel. Create the most beautiful Royal Swan this year by using your own good thoughts and feelings.

Instructions

  1. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 041752 step%2b1%2bsculpt%2bwith%2bchx%2bwire

    Using chicken wire, sculpt out the shape of a swan leaving the belly open like a bowl.

  2. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 041825 step%2b2%2bwrap%2bwith%2bcotton%2bbatting

    Tightly wrap wire with thin cotton batting and or left over spider web from Halloween.

  3. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 041932 step%2b3%2bhot%2bglue%2bwhite%2bfeathers

    Sparingly,hot glue white feathers along wings, tail and chest area to give a more realistic effect.

  4. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 042242 step%2b4%2bbedazzle%2bbeek%2band%2bface

    Using a small piece of this black cotton from leftover Halloween spiderweb, create the swan's eye area. Hot glue rhinestones on for eyes and all over beak area.

  5. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 042444 step%2b5%2bgitterize

    Spray adhesive all over swan then lightly sprinkle on white glitter.

  6. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 042533 step%2b6%2bcrown%2bhim

    Hot glue a gold crown left over from a Christmas ornament or find one similar at your local craft store.

  7. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 042639 step%2b7%2bgold

    Add gold wire around neck and put gold decorative glass balls in his belly.

  8. Watch me make this here or follow instructions below.

  9. Small 102652 2f2014 06 17 042727 bue%2bdanube%2banyone2

    Swim to the sounds of the Blue Danube as a true royal swan!