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Approximate Time: About an hour
Materials
- 2 nylon net squares (12 inch, yellow or orange)
- 2 wiggly eyes 12MM
- twist tie
- small scrap of red felt or foam
- white glue
- 6 bulletin board push pins
- Optional - sequins of assorted colors
Instructions
Stack the squares of net, lay soap on the net diagonally in the center of the square.
Gather in your hand and draw as tightly as possible at the back of the bar. See photo.
Secure the nylon net with a twist tie. Or you could use a piece of yarn. Pull the nylon net gently to form the fish tail.
Using photo as your guide, glue the eyes in place. Cut a small heart shaped mouth from the felt or foam and glue to the front of the fish. Push 3 pins along the top at a slant for the fin.
Push 3 pins into the bottom of the fish, 1 in front, and 2 behind. This is the base for the fish to stand on. Glue sequins of assorted colors randomly on the tail of the fish, if you wish.
By Harlean from Hot Springs, Arkansas
Click here to download the instructions in PDF format.
About The Author: Harlean Greathouse is a mother of three who has been married for 45 years. Long time readers of ThriftyFun will probably recognize her as Harlean from Arkansas, the name she has posted under as a valuable member of the ThriftyFun community. She specializes in wood crafts and enjoys designing crafts using recyclable materials, knitting, crochet and has been an arts and crafts vendor for over 35 years. Harlean has a CD available with 11 unique crafts designs for only $5.00 (including shipping). For more information visit:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/columnists/harlean.html
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