Craft Number One Using Silver Leaf for a Bird
The silver leaf and adhesive can be bought on a budget HERE and HERE.
First, I clean the bird. Next, I add the adhesive especially making sure there are no bubbles and let it dry.
Easy Bird Craft
11 Materials
$10
15 Minutes
Easy
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Today I’m sharing an easy bird craft. I will be showing two different and easy crafts.
I had bought the bird at Michael’s and it’s currently unavailable. However, I did find a bird similar at Hobby Lobby.
So then, after I add the silver leaf I use a stencil brush making the silver leaf smooth.
I also find it best to wear rubber gloves applying silver leaf. I can be sticky and prevents mishaps.
Next, I want the bird to truly look vintage, so I apply clear together with dark wax and rub well.
Craft Number Two Using Paint and Waxfor Finials
Next, bird finials I bought years ago will also be easily updated. Similar finials can be found at Hobby Lobby.
First, I clean the bird finials. Next, I use ASCP Old white paint for a new look. I’m specifically using a dry brush technique namely adding paint to the edge of the bristles and specifically removing the excess. As an example, wipe the brush on a paper towel to remove paint so the brush is generally dry . Also, a dry brush specifically, adds texture and is fast.
As an example, when using a dry brush technique the old paint will add character. As a rule, the bird finial can also add texture and dimension when dry brushed technique is done.
Next, I want the bird finials to truly look old so then, I add clear and dark wax and rub well.
Because I have taken the time with this easy bird craft, I have these for spring decorating.
Suggested materials:
- Silver leaf sheets (Amazon)
- Leaf adhesive (Amzaon)
- Sponge brush (any craft store)
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Mary McDonaldon Feb 17, 2021I really like the silver one!
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Cindy Cloches and Lavenderon Feb 17, 2021I do too
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Scout55on Mar 3, 2021Beautiful!❤️🤗❤️Thanks for sharing!
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Have a question about this project?
How did you stick the bird on the finial?
The piece I have came like that. I mentioned that in the post.
Why go to all the trouble of silver leafing the bird instead of just spray painting it with shiny silver metallic paint?