Here’s a spin on the symbol of peace using Australia’s colourful and vibrant birdlife.
Bouncing Festive Birds
Step 1
Create the base of the bird’s body from tightly formed aluminium foil.
Step 2
A Modelling Spring has two different ends – a metal plate at one end, with an adhesive pad at the other. Attach the plate end to the foil body with tape.
Step 3
Model Magiclay (or Modelling Foam) over the body and the tape join. Be careful not to cover the spring’s coil. Experiment with marbled and mixed Magiclay colours.
Step 4
Add additional details, e.g. beak, eyes, wings and feathers.
Step 5
Peel the protective paper off the adhesive pad, then attach the spring to a Wooden Modelling Base. Students may choose to decorate the wooden base.
Step 6
Leave to air dry.