How to Deal With Right Wing Thread Moderators:
Supplies
Skeletal structure - Traditionally, twigs from local trees are used, but you may find scrap wood or Popsicle sticks more to your liking.
Binding - twine, string, or ribbon
Stuffing - moss, raffia, cotton
Decor - buttons, feathers, glitter, pompoms, sequins, candy
Fabric of your choosing
Fabric pen or metallic paint marker
Stickpins with colored or black and white heads
Glue-gun (optional)
1. First, create a cross with the twigs or sticks. Tie with twine or glue until somewhat sturdy.
2. Cover the "skeleton" with some type of stuffing. For the right wingers a shreeded copy of the constitution would be appropriate, what could be better?!
3. Next, cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover it completely. Lay it over the doll in a diamond shape--one corner at the bottom, one at the top, etc.
4. Wrap the fabric around the doll with one hand, tying ribbon or twine around the torso area with the other. To make it look more body-like, tie it in an x-like shape, as in this example). Also, be sure to tie around the "arms" and the base or "foot" area.
5. Now embellish it with your chosen decorations.
6. With your marker of choice, draw Symbols of Great Meaning. For a list of symbols to draw (and some examples of spells) see this page.
7. If you choose black and white pins, they will represent positive and negative energy. If you choose multi-colored pins, you may imagine what each color represents to you and use them accordingly. Then all you have to do is focus on the symbol you drew or an area of the doll, and pretend you’re an acupuncturist! |
