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« on: July 26, 2011, 07:40:38 PM » |
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I made something other than a kaleidoscope. This angel is in a pattern book I bought some time ago, I used to make a bunch of them. This one is for one of the singers in a great quartet here. He and his wife are proud parents of a new baby girl born on July 14th. His wife has red hair and likes yellow clothing which is the reason for the color choices. I have always thought this is a cute and easy pattern.
The book is "On Angels Wings" by Alee Soderman Zurcher
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2011, 08:14:38 PM » |
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cute, a nice gift!
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2011, 08:36:45 PM » |
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I am sure they will just love it.
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2011, 09:05:50 PM » |
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What a perfect gift....I'm sure it will be cherished!
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 01:07:39 AM » |
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That is very cute! How is the nose done?
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 07:32:38 AM » |
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She is a cutie!
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 08:01:37 AM » |
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That is very cute! How is the nose done?
Beth, The nose and eyes are etched with a dremel tool then I fill the etching with Pebeo's Vitrea 160. I let it dry 24 hours and bake it 40 minutes @ 325 degrees F. I tapered a brass rod like a toothpick and with that I can pick up small amounts of paint to fill the narrow line of the nose. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 08:07:13 AM » |
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Cute!
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 08:21:26 AM » |
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I am sure they will be thrilled with her.
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« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2011, 08:21:29 AM » |
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Beth, The nose and eyes are etched with a dremel tool then I fill the etching with Pebeo's Vitrea 160. I let it dry 24 hours and bake it 40 minutes @ 325 degrees F. I tapered a brass rod like a toothpick and with that I can pick up small amounts of paint to fill the narrow line of the nose.
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Thank you (inquiring minds need to know!) I also use my dremel to etch details, but Pebeo is no longer available here so I use the Humbrol enamel paint used by model builders. Unless the item is repeatedly washed - it seems to last pretty well. The tapered brass rod is a great idea! I literally use a toothpick!
Learned something new today!
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« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2011, 08:32:04 AM » |
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Very nice
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2011, 11:09:23 PM » |
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Beth,
I used to use toothpicks but the point on the brass rod doesn't break off.
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2011, 07:43:21 AM » |
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Yup! - that makes absolute sense!
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« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2011, 09:22:50 AM » |
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Very nice indeed. What a lovely personal gift for a friend.
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2011, 12:13:31 PM » |
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Thanks to everyone for the nice comments!!
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