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Creative idea
Gauze Bandage Angels
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The angel's body and wings are shaped from bonsai wire and the body is covered with gauze bandage. The stand is moulded from a milk carton. The angel is painted with matt A-Color diluted paint and Art Metal gold paint.
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How to do it
1. 
Using 2.5mm bonsai wire cut a piece measuring 75cm for the body and 60cm for the wings. Shape the wire, following the template.
Using 2.5mm bonsai wire cut a piece measuring 75cm for the body and 60cm for the wings. Shape the wire, following the template.2. 
The stand: Cut a clean milk carton and use it as a mould. Mix the casting compound 2.5 part to 1 part water and pour it into the milk carton.
The stand: Cut a clean milk carton and use it as a mould. Mix the casting compound 2.5 part to 1 part water and pour it into the milk carton.3. 
Insert the angel's legs into the casting compound. Attach a piece of masking tape on each side of the legs to keep the legs in place whilst the casting compound solidifies.
Insert the angel's legs into the casting compound. Attach a piece of masking tape on each side of the legs to keep the legs in place whilst the casting compound solidifies.4. 
When the stand has solidified, cover the body with gauze bandage dipped in water.
When the stand has solidified, cover the body with gauze bandage dipped in water.5. 
Paint the body and the stand with diluted matt A-Color paint. If the paint covers too thickly, add more water with a brush, so the colour appears slightly transparent.
Paint the body and the stand with diluted matt A-Color paint. If the paint covers too thickly, add more water with a brush, so the colour appears slightly transparent.6. 
Make gold dots with a foam stencil brush and Art Metal gold paint.
Make gold dots with a foam stencil brush and Art Metal gold paint.7. 
Attach the wings and the halo on the back using a glue gun. Draw a face with a black permanent marker. You may varnish the angel to protect the surface.
Attach the wings and the halo on the back using a glue gun. Draw a face with a black permanent marker. You may varnish the angel to protect the surface.Template 
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