Polystyrene ball, bead, beaded head or a holy pom-pom 1.5cm
Tools Required
Scissors
Felt Tipped Pens, or Acrylic Paint (Pebeo Deco)
Knitting needle (if using a polystyrene ball)
Method
Cut two pieces of Punchinella
10 cm long
15 cm long
Fold the Punchinella back and forth along its width. Making the folds 1cm apart. Repeat the process on the second piece of Punchinella.
While pinching one end of the larger piece of folded Punchinella, thread about 3 inches of the glitter chenille through the top hole, bend back and twist around the longer length to secure.
Pinch the smaller folded piece of Punchinella in the middle and fold
Secure this at 90 degrees to the top of the body piece, by placing the fold between the two lengths of chenille. Twist the chenille to secure the wings to the body.
If using a polystyrene shape. Paint or colour a face to the polystyrene ball using either paints or felt tipped pens. Allow to dry. Make a hole through the head by inserting the knitting needle.
Thread both the long and short lengths of chenille stem through the head. Pull the head down to the top of the wings.
Push the end of the small length back down the top of the head, making a halo loop around your finger.
Insert the end of the longer chenille stem back into the top of the head, twisting the chenille to secure.
If using a pom-pom or wooden bead, add facial features using wiggly eyes, felt pens etc
Punchinella or Sequin waste is the left over strip of material used to make Sequins. It is a strong flexible, inexpensive material with a host of crafting uses. Available in Circular or Star designs in a variety of colours.
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