Turn this...
Into this!
or this!
What you need:
* A bird (a fake one of course!)
* Craft glue, such as Mod Podge or Sobo (available at Wal-Mart or craft stores)
* A paint brush for applying the glue
* A safe place for your birdie to dry, such as a piece of craft or floral foam
* A piece of paper or waxed paper to catch your excess glitter for re-use
* A clear spray sealer if desired.
* Glitter!
Here's How:
1. Make sure your birdie is clean and dust free.
2. Dip your brush into the glue, and paint on the bird wherever you want the glitter to be.
3. Sprinkle glitter over the glue.
4. Tap gently on paper or waxed paper to remove excess
5.
Place your birdie somewhere safe to dry for a few minutes. (Poke
the wire attached to the bird's feet into floral or craft foam to hold
the bird upright while drying.)
If you are using two colors like
we've done above, it's best to let the first color dry completely, so
that you do not contaminate your next glitter color when you shake off
the excess.
6. Pour your excess glitter back into your jar for re-use
7. If you've used enough glue, a sealer may not be
necessary. But just in case, it's always good to spray a light
coating of clear sealer onto your finished bird.
8. Let dry completely, and enjoy!
(9. Oh yeah, dont forget to wash your brush so you can re-use it!)
What we used on our birds:
Bird #1: Greensmoke and Gold Digger (used on a green bird since Greensmoke is transparent)
Bird #2: Grape Escape and Hot Lime
If you are using opaque glitter,
the color of bird does not matter. If you are using a transparent
glitter, you would want to choose a complimentary-colored bird for your
glitter.
Birds (approx. 2 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches long from beak to tip of tail)
Available in green, red, purple, blue, berry, and brown
Birds have a couple inches of wire coming from their feet for attachment to Christmas tree, floral arrangement, etc.
$1.29 each
Wrens (approx. 2 inches tall, 4 1/2 inches long from beak to tip of tail)
Available in green/gray, brown/sienna, black/tan, red/sienna, brown/gray, and brown/multi
Birds have a couple inches of wire coming from their feet for attachment to Christmas tree, floral arrangement, etc.
$1.59 each