how to construct flapping bird mobile

More 3-D Paper Crafts

If our 3-D mobile has inspired you to try more 3-D paper crafts you may want to check out Creative Park. They have an extensive assortment of printable 3-D paper crafts for you to try. Auntie Annie has some super cute paper crafts that also make good toys and Crafts Unleashed has some pretty 3-D gift boxes that are super sweet.

Instructions on how to make a 3-D bird mobile craft:

• Print out template and trace onto a piece of cardboard.
• Punch holes in the cardboard. Kids could easily make the holes with our set of hammers, but you could also use a pen or a hole punch to punch through the cardboard.
• Paint the cardboard. We needed two coats of paint. Allow the painted cardboard time to dry.
• Paint on the beak and the eye.
• Cut 4 strings 12 inches long. Cut 3 strings 24 inches long.
• Insert the 12-inch string into the holes on the body and through the holes on the edge of the wings. Tie and cut off any excess thread.
• Attach the ends of one of the 24-inch strings to the ends of the stick.
• Loop over the stick with two of the 24-inch strings. One length of string on each side of the stick. Thread the string through the openings in the center of the wings and secure with a knot.
• Ta-Dah! You have your very own Bird Mobile. We are enjoying ours!.

Step 3: Wing Detail

Here are some pictures of the details; I know they’re high up and nobody can see them well, but I know they’re there.

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I applied multiple thin layers of high-gloss black Krylon to the wings to give them a deep, leather-like appearance.

FAQ

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