DIY fall decorations: Enchanting pendants with crafting instructions

We have lured deer, foxes & co. out of the forest and given them a new home - as enchanting accessories. Here, simple branches are adorned with the forest dwellers - on sculpted pendants. You can find the DIY instructions for making these enchanting autumn decorations here.

via Sabrina

10/20/2016, 09:14

Herbstlicher Hingucker: Süße Tiere des Waldes zieren schlichte Zweige. — Autumnal eye-catcher: cute forest animals adorn simple branches.

Zum Basteln benötigen Sie: Modelliermasse, Teigrolle, Backpapier, Metallicfarben, Tierstempel, Schere, Messer, Pinsel, Holzperlen, Feines Lederband, Deko-Tape (z.B. von Tesa) — You will need: modeling clay, rolling pin, baking paper, metallic paints, animal stamps, scissors, knife, brush, wooden beads, fine leather strap, decorative tape (e.g. from Tesa)

Schritt 1: Anhänger herstellen und bemalen — Step 1: Make and paint the pendant

Schritt 2: Mit Klebeband kreativ verzieren — Step 2: Decorate creatively with adhesive tape

Schritt 3: Bestempeln und die Aufhängung anbringen — Step 3: Stamping and attaching the hanger

What you need:

Modeling clay
rolling pin, baking paper
Metallic paints
Animal stamp
Scissors, knife, brush
Wooden beads
Fine leather ribbon
Decorative tape (Tesa)

Make and paint 1 pendant

Roll out the modeling clay. Cut out hexagons according to the templates, pierce a hole, leave to dry for 24 hours. Tape off the corners, paint the triangle underneath

2 Decorate creatively with adhesive tape

Cover half of the sides of the pendants with the decorative tape, then tape the protruding edge to the back. Cut off the ends with scissors

3 Stamp and attach the hanging loop

Print the hexagons with the animal stamps. Thread a piece of leather cord through the hole, knot and attach the bead. Knot the ends - and get to work on the twigs