Angel Door Decoration
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| Description:
This Angel Door Decoration was designed for a Mother who requested
an easy project her children could make for the Holidays.
Many people throughout the world love to make Angels in one
form or another, particularly during this time of year. This
particular one has flowing blonde hair, a pretty dress, and
gold wings. She's easy to make, and designed for children
or beginners. You can add flowers, bells, or tiny ornaments
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Supplies
Needed:
- (1) 4-inch Metal or Plastic Ring
- 2mm Gold cord or standard yarn, for the wings
- 6mm White or Pastel colored cord or thick yarn, for
the body
- 6mm Cream colored cord or thick yarn, for the hair,
Twisted type
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Knots Used:
Interlaced
Plaits (3-strand), Lark’s
Head Knots,
Square
Knot, Linen
Stitch, Half Hitch
Young Children may need help
with some of the knots.
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Step 1: Cut the
cords as follows:
- (8) 12-inch cords for the hair (Twisted cord)
- (9) 45-inch cords for the body
- (12) 50-inch cords for the wings
Step 2: Attach each of the cords for the
hair at the top of the ring, by making
a Larks Head knot first. Then add a Half Hitch
with each portion of the cord. To do so, direct the end
over the ring, down behind it, and through the loop.
Step 3: Attach the cords for the body
at the bottom of the ring, using Larks
Head Knots only. For the wings, attach 6 of the cords between
the hair and body cords, just as you did in Step 2 (Larks
Head + Half Hitch). Attach the other 6 cords in the same
manner, on the other side of the ring.
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| Step 4: You will
work on the body first. Arrange the cords into 6 groups consisting
of 3 cords each. Number the groups 1 thru 6. Braid groups
1 and 6, using the standard 3-strand braid used in hair styles.
Make a Half Hitch with one strand around the other 2, to secure
the braid. The total length of both braids should be around
6 inches. These are the “arms” of the Angel Door
Decoration. Push them out of the way for now, you won't use
them until later. Step 5: Braid groups
2 thru 5 in the same manner, stopping when you reach 4 inches.
Be sure to tie the Half Hitch at the end of each braid.
These 4 braids make up the body of the Angel.
Step 6: Bring the body cords together
by making the Linen Stitch, wrapping one strand around all
the others several times. Make a loop, and pass the end
through it. Use a different strand, and wrap it around all
the others twice (including the one previously used). Make
the loop, passing the end through. Try to make the loop
in the back, if you can. Tie an Overhand knot, apply glue,
and cut off any remaining cord.
Step 7: Trim the ends so they are even.
You can add bells or beads to the individual strands, or
unravel them to make a fluffy skirt (as shown in the image).
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| Step 8: To make
the first Wing for the Angel door decoration, organize the
strands into 4 groups of 3. Braid each group as you did the
body, ending with the Half Hitch to secure the braid. The
total length of each Wing braid should be 9 inches. Repeat
the process for the other Wing. Step 9:
Attach each of the Wing braids to the body by passing the
center cord in each group through spaces
in the body braids, front to back. Use
the other 2 cords in each group to tie a Square Knot around
the center cord, to secure it.
Step 10: Take the 2 braids you tied as
the “arms” of the Angel door decoration, and
bring them to the middle of the body, just above the wrapped
portion. Pass the cords through spaces in the front of the
body, front to back. Flip the design over. Tie a Square
Knot in each group of 3 cords (1 filler). Apply glue and
allow it to dry. Cut off any remaining cord.
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| Step 11: If you
wish to add bells in the center of the body, add one or more
just above the point where the arm cords passed through. It
will look like the Angel is holding the bells. You can also
add flowers, as seen in the images. Step 12:
Unravel each of the cords for the hair. Brush or comb the
individual strands until you are happy with the design.
Trim the ends so the hair is even. Arrange the hair so some
strands are behind the wings, and others in front of them.
Hang the Angel Door Decoration onto any door knob.
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Have
any comments or suggestions about the Angel Door Decoration? Contact
Me.
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