Any one make mobiles?

Discussion in 'Fashion and Crafts' started by drumminmama, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    I hit on the idea trying to come up with gifts for my young nieces, and I'm having a time trying to come up with the sizes.

    anyone well versed with mobiles (metal, fishing line and undecided objects right now) and the balancing?
    I'd need these to have fixed points of balance as they will be shipped to them.
     
  2. 2shy_olhippiegal

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    I make mobiles using two 16ga floral wire. I use one full one for the center and cut the other in half for each side. I dab the ends with hot glue and wrap/twirl different colors of crochet thread around them. Turn the ends under to make a loop using needle nose pliers wrapped with tape (so your thread doesn't break). I connect them with fishing line. My craft is ribbon fish mobiles but have put coca cola magnets and bottle caps on one before. I do have an Etsy shop DzynesBySheila if you'd like to take a peak. Any questions if you're still interested let me know.
     
  3. hippiehillbilly

    hippiehillbilly the old asshole

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    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17124709
    those are cool!!:)

    how long does it take you to make one?? do you make the fish yourself??
     
  4. drumminmama

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    those are lovely. If I get short on time I'll be in your shop!
     
  5. 2shy_olhippiegal

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    It takes about an hour and a half to complete one. Yes I weave the fish on my fingers out of gift wrap ribbon. Peace n luv.
     
  6. 2shy_olhippiegal

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    oops, had a double entry.
     

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