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Turn into a Swan!
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.

Posted by BarryBelcher from Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Published See BarryBelcher's 41 projects »
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  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 1
    Step 1

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

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 2
    Step 2

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

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 3
    Step 3

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

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 4
    Step 4

    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.

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 5
    Step 5

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

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 6
    Step 6

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

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 7
    Step 7

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

  • Step 8

    Watch me make this here or follow instructions below.

  • How to make a model or sculpture. Royal Swan - Step 9
    Step 9

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

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