GS and I found Indians, cowboys and soldiers at the Dollar General for $1.00 (25 pieces to the bag.) Bought a can of Aluminum spray enamel for $2.60. We cut up paper clips and some of the wire ornament hangers to stick into their little heads and it worked fine.
I used some swede leather strips to make the necklace part and I can't remember what the price was for those. I had some wooden beads from another project and added one before I knotted the leather.
two of the warriors
I thought about the cowboys as well. They look great. And yes, sadly the pictures don't show how shinny they are. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Now that I have a little Grandson I will need to keep this on file for future use.
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Phelan... I thank you so much for showing the blog world how to make these. I am still going to find my gold plated paint and make me an indian to wear!
ReplyDeleteSassy....It sure is fun making these with a grandchild. I am also trying to teach GS you don't have to go buy a ready made gift when you can make something with your own hands.
ReplyDeleteI think that's awesome Mamma Bear. I'm with ya on teaching the little ones hand crafted techniques, it can open a new world up for them. So many kids these days don't know much how to construct, fix, craft or do simple auto mechanics. It's sad.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed with my SIL (age 26) when he pulled out a quilt he had made when he was a youngin'. His grandmother taught him and now he has that fond memory and he knows how to use a sewing machine. I had no idea he could, he's a man's man and I'd a never thought he could sew.
He just proved it to me a couple weeks ago when he pulled a discarded coat (at Tractor Supply) where he works, out of the throw aways. It was there because someone inadvertently slashed the back of the coat when opening a new box. He brought it home to his bride knowing he'd fix it and He DID, it looks fine. I was impressed.
SIL has many skills & my daughter is crafty, so between us all our grandchild and future ones will have fun learning different skills.
Keep up the good work with your family. Blessings!
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