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Textile/Fabric Art Projects

Wool Mermaid

Materials:

Plasticine, Silky faux Fur, Creative Beads, metallic Organza & Metallic Yarn

How to Make a Wool Mermaid:

1. Knit a triangle shape with Silky Faux Fur that may be used to shape the tail of the mermaid.

2. Use Plasticine to model the body and head of the mermaid.

3. Glue the knitted tail to the Plasticine body with Supertac.

4. Use metallic fabrics, metallic yarn, beads and wool to complete the fins, bra and hair.

Beads may be glued or just pushed into the Plasticine body, and glued to the wool and fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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