Following a recent customer inquiry about baby nurseries and bird mobiles, I researched bird mobiles and felt inspired to create one myself.
Materials Required:
- Some substantial, sturdy material; for the previous birds, I used a damask tapestry fabric, but for this piece, I selected a lovely, thick cotton with embroidery. I purchased a 1/4 of a meter, using only a small amount, and intentionally did not wash the fabric to maintain maximum stiffness.
- Burlap (a tightly woven variety is optimal; washing and drying burlap in a dryer tightens the weave for easier handling.)
- Heat and Bond
- Cream canvas for the tail feathers
- Cotton thread
- Heavy duty needle
- Any preferred embellishments
- A small twig sourced from your garden
- Fishing Line
- A tiny hook to secure in the ceiling
Bird Construction Steps:
Adhere a 4-inch wide strip of heat and bond to the bottom edge of your chosen fabric using an iron.
Adhere to the Heat and Bond product guidelines by peeling the top paper layer away.
Fold the fabric over and iron again until the heat and bond is centered within the material.
{I apologize, but I am unable to generate a printable version for you at this time.}
Repeat this process for the remaining 4 birds.
Cut 2 burlap wings per bird; then, cut a strip of cream canvas measuring 1/2 inch wide by 36 inches long (this should be ample for 2 birds' tail feathers).
Employ a hot glue gun to affix the tail feather tips, applying a small glue dot to each layer. Position and glue the tail feather loops as desired, subsequently securing the burlap wing atop the tail feather ends. {It was impossible to photograph while simultaneously using a hot glue gun!}
After attaching the thread, check if the bird hangs level; you might need to reposition it several times for correct balance. Apply this check to all 5 birds.
Mobile Assembly:
Drape the threads of each bird around the twig in a pattern and length of your choice.
Connect fishing line to both ends of the twig and suspend it from a hook installed in the ceiling.
We displayed it in the unusual window separating our kitchen and living area. My initial plan was to feature it in a charming nursery, but it has been 13 years since our house had anything resembling a nursery :)
Thus, you have a simple Shabby Chic Bird mobile to admire…
{P.S. These small birds could also serve as delightful Christmas ornaments or embellishments for gift wrapping. Utilizing varied fabric hues and designs would completely transform their appearance. Would denim and burlap suit a young boy? Perhaps a vibrant paisley design for a teenage girl? The options are endless!}
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