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DIY Wire Hanger Mobile
by
Joanna _ ARTbyJWP
(IC: blogger)
$5
1 Hour
Medium
Kinetic art, a kinetic sculpture, a structure that balances and moves and twists; these are synonyms of a mobile. I find them all too pretty, especially those by wire that balance elegantly and twist gracefully in the air. This is my first attempt to make a mobile, so art is an improper word; kinetic experiment or attempt sounds better.
The most important thing to decide is the theme. You can find many beautiful examples in a short "googling" research: paper crafts and origami, fabric or wooden items, metallic, etc. Due to my preference to vintage and shabby chic style, I choose balloons made by old yellow book paper; easy and beautiful. The second important thing is to find the balance ... so be patient, one step at the time.
what I will need
a wire hanger (or two)
pliers
scissors
glue
paper (decorative, cardboard, etc., anything is welcomed)
beads or other decorative items
1 • Make a simple draw of your 'wannabe' mobile. My own was quite ambitious and complicated in the beginning, but in the end was transformed to a more realistic and minimal, still beautiful, structure.
2 • Cut the hanger in the desirable pieces using pliers and ... little strength! Use a small piece to make the central hanger and make loops in every side of the other pieces.
3 • Connect them in the desirable way; the most simple way is to make an X hanged in the center.
4 • Prepare the theme items. I cut paper in balloon shape and made four, 3D-like, in different shapes. I passed a thick thread inside them and attach a bead at their bottom to look like balloon.
5 • Hang the decorative items in the wire mobile in a way to balance them. Twist, readjust the length or make angles with the wire, if it is necessary
The most important thing to decide is the theme. You can find many beautiful examples in a short "googling" research: paper crafts and origami, fabric or wooden items, metallic, etc. Due to my preference to vintage and shabby chic style, I choose balloons made by old yellow book paper; easy and beautiful. The second important thing is to find the balance ... so be patient, one step at the time.
what I will need
a wire hanger (or two)
pliers
scissors
glue
paper (decorative, cardboard, etc., anything is welcomed)
beads or other decorative items
1 • Make a simple draw of your 'wannabe' mobile. My own was quite ambitious and complicated in the beginning, but in the end was transformed to a more realistic and minimal, still beautiful, structure.
2 • Cut the hanger in the desirable pieces using pliers and ... little strength! Use a small piece to make the central hanger and make loops in every side of the other pieces.
3 • Connect them in the desirable way; the most simple way is to make an X hanged in the center.
4 • Prepare the theme items. I cut paper in balloon shape and made four, 3D-like, in different shapes. I passed a thick thread inside them and attach a bead at their bottom to look like balloon.
5 • Hang the decorative items in the wire mobile in a way to balance them. Twist, readjust the length or make angles with the wire, if it is necessary
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Published February 25th, 2014 3:03 AM
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