Christmas Angels from Cones and Scales
Here is a simple but effective angel that I made from a redwood cone, two scales of a Cedar of Lebanon cone, a sweet gum seed pod and the cup of an oak acorn. Ideal for Christmas tree decorations. Fun fact: The Lebanese cedar (Cedrus libini) has great religious and historical significance in the cultures of the Middle East. Latin name "Quercus" (the genus for oak trees) is thought to be derived from a Celtic word meaning "fine tree". Materials: redwood cone two large scales of a Cedar of Lebanon cone a sweet gum seed pod oak acorn cup acrylic paint paintbrush glue gun string scissors Directions: Choose your colors. Paint the pieces. Glue them together. Attach the head to the body. Then the halo to the head. The wings are placed last. For a saucy look, place the halo at an angle. Experiment with placement of the wings. They look different if they are curve toward the viewer than if they curve away. Add a string to hang them with. The hardest part is waiting for ...