Swans made of candies
Description
Even if you've never made anything by hand before, that's no reason to give up on this gift. With the help of detailed instructions illustrated with photos, you'll learn how to make swans from candies and will be able to repeat it yourself.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. For the head of the future swan, you will need a small piece of foam. You can use other materials as well, but they should not be too heavy.
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Step 2
2. The base needs to be shaped and smoothed.
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Step 3
3. Irregularities can be smoothed with sandpaper. Then paint the head with white paint and leave to dry.
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Step 4
4. When the paint is completely dry, draw (or glue on) the eyes and paint the beak red. Leave to dry again.
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Step 5
5. The beautiful long neck of a swan can be made from an ordinary pipe, which needs to be bent.
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Step 6
6. Insert one end into the base of the head, having previously made a hole there, and glue the edges.
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Step 7
7. Wrap the neck with thin foam or sintepon for softness.
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Step 8
8. For the body, you can use a small piece of foam or another soft material.
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Step 9
9. Carefully glue the second end of the neck to the body. There are many ways to make swans from candies—this is just one of the possible options.
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Step 10
10. To make the swans look elegant, wrap the neck with ribbon or crepe paper.
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Step 11
11. It's time to work on the candies. To make them look more festive, wrap each candy in a small piece of tulle or organza and attach them to toothpicks using glue.
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Step 12
12. Carefully insert each candy into the body. The number of candies and their varieties can vary according to your preference. It's best if the candy swans made at home are created as a pair.