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Pin Craft Christmas Bell Tree Decoration using Pinflair components and Christmas Ribbon

Pin Craft and Pinflair Components

Pin Craft or Pinflair is the art of pinning fabrics, or sequins etc to shapes or forms. Pinflair Polystyrene shapes are an ideal medium, allowing easy construction. Use filigree etc for finishing. easy to make Christmas Craft project in less than an hour
bulletRequirements
bulletPolystyrene Bell Shape 4 " other sixes available
bulletChristmas Ribbon approx 6 metres 15mm wide
bulletSequin Pins
bulletFiligree cap
bulletGold or Silver Cord
bulletPreparation
bulletCut ribbon into approx 58 10cm lengths. This number may vary depending on the closeness of the overlays
bulletMethod
bulletFind and mark the centre point of the base of the bell.
bulletPlace a ribbon length on a flat surface face down
bulletFrom the centre of the the ribbon, fold over end by 45 degrees
bulletFold over the other end the same way.
bulletPlace the ribbon on the base of the bell and secure the fold point the the bell with a sequin pin to just off the centre point you marked on the base of the bell.
bulletThe ribbon can be placed either face up or face down to provide a different finished effect. The bell illustrated was made with the face down.
bulletSecure the fold two fold ends to the bell.
bulletRepeat the process on the opposite side, and again at ninety degrees to them.
bulletThis will then give a cross structure over the base of the bell.
bulletRepeat this again from the centre filling the for gaps between the ribbons.
bulletDepending on the width of your ribbon, and the size of the bell, you may have to add extra layers
bulletOnce this initial round is completed, simply repeat the effect by adding more folded ribbon in layers, moving away from the base of the Bell.
bulletContinue layering until you reach the top of the bell.
bulletFold over and ribbon ends and secure a filigree cap to the top of the bell to cover the ends, using a Teardrop Hatpin.
bulletFinishing Effects
bulletFinish off the Bell by adding:
bullet A hanging cord to the Filigree Cap
bulletColoured Pearl Headed  Pins to the sides of the bell.
bulletSecure a filigree Ball to the base of the bell using a Teardrop Hatpin to represent the bell chime
bulletHints and Tips
bulletTry using an egg cup or cup to hold your bell upright while working on the base.
bulletUse decorative paper strips rather than ribbon
bulletUse Sequins or Bridal beads to add extra glitter to your bell
bulletUse a thimble for easy pin insertion and prevent finger pain.
bulletUse small lengths of ribbon on small bell sizes.
bulletFor the accomplished pinner, try using a thinner ribbon for a very detailed effect
bulletTry using other polystyrene shapes as bases.
bulletAs an alternative to ribbon try using Christmas Fabrics, simply cut in lengths and folded in the usual way.
bulletTry starting at the top of the bell and layer your bell the opposite way.
bulletPlease remember that young children will be attracted to your bell, so hang it safely out of reach from children on your Christmas Tree.
bulletGuidelines on Pin Crafting

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