Creative idea
A mobile made from decorated bamboo sticks and faux leather paper
#v15608
Make a mobile from bamboo sticks and leaves made from faux leather paper. The bamboo sticks are decorated with a Plus Color marker and tied together with natural twine.
#v15608
How to do it
1 
Cut three bamboo sticks to different lengths (for example 8 cm, 12 cm and 15.5 cm) using mitre cutters.
Cut three bamboo sticks to different lengths (for example 8 cm, 12 cm and 15.5 cm) using mitre cutters.2 
Decorate the bamboos sticks with different patterns using a Plus Color marker.
Decorate the bamboos sticks with different patterns using a Plus Color marker.3 
Cut two pieces of natural twine each measuring 90 cm. Tie the sticks together with a knot on both sides of each bamboo stick approx. 4 cm apart. Leave a 10 cm piece of natural twine at the bottom for attaching the faux leather paper leaf.
Cut two pieces of natural twine each measuring 90 cm. Tie the sticks together with a knot on both sides of each bamboo stick approx. 4 cm apart. Leave a 10 cm piece of natural twine at the bottom for attaching the faux leather paper leaf.4 
Print the template of the leaves which is attached as a separate PDF file on this page. Cut out the leaves from faux leather paper and fold in concertina fashion with approx. 1 cm between each fold.
Print the template of the leaves which is attached as a separate PDF file on this page. Cut out the leaves from faux leather paper and fold in concertina fashion with approx. 1 cm between each fold.5 
Fold in the middle with the long side facing up as shown in the photo.
Fold in the middle with the long side facing up as shown in the photo.6 
Secure the ends with a stapler and tie the leaves onto the mobile.
Secure the ends with a stapler and tie the leaves onto the mobile.Template 
-
-Also go exploring in
