Create your own heavenly wire angel: step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Shape the wire
Start by bending the wire on the template to form your angel. The wire forms the skeleton of your angel and determines its final shape and stability.
Step 2: Preparation for the loop
Before you start winding the wool, place the cotton cord around the angel's neck for the loop. This will allow you to easily loop your angel later. Place the cord carefully so that it does not slip.
Step 3: Wind the wool
Now it's time to start wrapping! Start at one of the angel wings and work your way slowly. Wrap the wool tightly around the wire and push it close together. This will give your angel a dense, even appearance. To ensure that the wool does not slip, tie a lark's head knot in between. This knot is formed by passing the ball of wool between the two strands of wool before continuing to wrap.
Step 4: Shape the body
Once you have reached the centre of the angel's body, wrap the wool around the body several times. This not only provides additional stability, but also gives your angel a beautiful appearance. The even and tight wrapping pays off particularly well here.
Step 5: Finishing the neck
To finish the wrapping, wrap the wool around the angel's neck about three times and tie a tight knot. This secures the entire construction and prevents the wool from coming loose.
Step 6: Shape the head
Pull the wooden ball onto the loop and attach it to the body of your angel with a little hot glue. This ball serves as the head and rounds off the entire angel creation.
Step 7: Decorate the angel
As a final creative step, you can decorate your angel with decorative snowflakes. Let your imagination run wild and design your angel according to your personal taste.
