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Light Bulb Angel
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Isn't she Heavenly! Make this lovely
angel from a burnt out light bulb, some lace scraps and a few silk flowers.
Then hang her high upon your tree or in your doorway for all to see.
You will need
burnt out light bulb
rubbing alcohol
acrylic paint in white, pink, and flesh
gold cord or ribbon
gold craft wire
wire cutters
handful of tiny white silk flowers
gold scrap material
Fiberfil cotton batting
three plastic white or iridescent flowers
lace curtain remnant with a floral pattern
hot glue
scissors
black marker
 If you make this project we'd love to see it! Just send your photos and comments to the editor and it may get published on this page!
What you do
Wipe bulb down with rubbing alcohol, this will help the paint adhere to the
bulb. Let dry. Paint entire light bulb with white acrylic paint and
let dry. Apply a second coat. If finish appears streaked, you can use a large
paint brush or a sponge to blot on a "stucco" look. It is not necessary
to paint the socket. Allow bulb to dry completely.
While bulb is drying, cut out two large flowers from the lace curtain and
fashion a halo from craft wire (leave enough wire to wrap around the bulb
socket).
When bulb is completely dry, wrap craft wire around bulb socket and manipulate
wire upward so that halo is above the socket (head). Using gold fabric strip,
glue in place all the way around the socket (almost at the end of the socket
where it meets the bulb). Cover any remaining socket with Fiberfil. Prepare
Fiberfil by taking small amount and rolling it between your hands to create
"tubes", glue in place. Above the gold band, one at a time, glue tiny silk
flowers in place until entire socket is covered.
Carefully paint face area on with flesh colored paint. Fashion a small bow
from gold ribbon or cord and glue to the front of the bulb, about
halfway down where the round part begins. Carefully glue iridescent
or white plastic flowers around the bow (as pictured). Use the two lace
curtain flowers to create a shawl by starting up behind the angel's
neck and working your way frontward and around. Do this for both sides, overlap
where needed.
Turn angel over in your hand, being careful not to put any pressure
on the embellishments on the front, and glue angel wings to the back. Tie
a loop in gold cord or ribbon and glue securely to the back of the angel
just above the wings.
Use black marker to draw on eyes and mouth. Using a small paint brush, blot
off excess pink paint onto paper towel. When all excess paint is off of the
brush, carefully and gently blot on cheeks. Hang!
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you liked this project, don't miss our other light bulb projects:
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 Recommended: This magazine is directed at the woman crafter seeking excellent original design, full-size patterns and complete accurate instructions for how-to projects in general crafts, needle crafts and floral. Its included instructions will guide readers through trendy and traditional techniques. The project ideas and designs are supplemented by columns and special features to help the reader become a well informed crafter.
About the Author
Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial
mother of four children.
She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine. Subscribe to her free
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